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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.04, 1,966.39 and 696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.04, 1,966.39 and 696.04 is: 1,043.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.04 : 1,966.39 = 696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.04/1,966.39 = 696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.04x = 1,966.39 × 696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.04x = 1,368,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,679.44/1,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.17

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