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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.02, 1,968.23 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.02, 1,968.23 and 446.13 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.02 : 1,968.23 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.02/1,968.23 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.02x = 1,968.23 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.02x = 878,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,086.45/1,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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