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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.12, 1,969.26 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.12, 1,969.26 and 663.04 is: 995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.12 : 1,969.26 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.12/1,969.26 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.12x = 1,969.26 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.12x = 1,305,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,698.15/1,312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.11

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