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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.07, 1,969.23 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.07, 1,969.23 and 532.50 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.07 : 1,969.23 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.07/1,969.23 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.07x = 1,969.23 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.07x = 1,048,609.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,609.59/1,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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