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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.08, 1,966.86 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.08, 1,966.86 and 445.92 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.08 : 1,966.86 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.08/1,966.86 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.08x = 1,966.86 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.08x = 877,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,062.21/1,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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