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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.08, 1,968.39 and 1,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.08, 1,968.39 and 1,097.16 is: 1,645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.08 : 1,968.39 = 1,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.08/1,968.39 = 1,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.08x = 1,968.39 × 1,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.08x = 2,159,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,638.77/1,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.97

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