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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.02, 1,968.13 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.02, 1,968.13 and 531.99 is: 798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.02 : 1,968.13 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.02/1,968.13 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.02x = 1,968.13 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.02x = 1,047,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,025.48/1,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.03

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