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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.04, 1,967.10 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.04, 1,967.10 and 542.12 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.04 : 1,967.10 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.04/1,967.10 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.04x = 1,967.10 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.04x = 1,066,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,404.25/1,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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