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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312, 1,968.72 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312, 1,968.72 and 628 is: 942.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312 : 1,968.72 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312/1,968.72 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312x = 1,968.72 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312x = 1,236,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,356.16/1,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.34

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