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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.10, 1,968.99 and 792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.10, 1,968.99 and 792.02 is: 1,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.10 : 1,968.99 = 792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.10/1,968.99 = 792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.10x = 1,968.99 × 792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.10x = 1,559,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,479.46/1,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.54

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