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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312, 1,968 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312, 1,968 and 542.52 is: 813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312 : 1,968 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312/1,968 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312x = 1,968 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312x = 1,067,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,679.36/1,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.78

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