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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.02, 1,967.58 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.02, 1,967.58 and 653.90 is: 980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.02 : 1,967.58 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.02/1,967.58 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.02x = 1,967.58 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.02x = 1,286,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,590.72/1,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.62

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