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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.05, 1,967.57 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.05, 1,967.57 and 581.12 is: 871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.05 : 1,967.57 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.05/1,967.57 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.05x = 1,967.57 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.05x = 1,143,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,381.53/1,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.45

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