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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.13, 1,966.68 and 618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.13, 1,966.68 and 618.37 is: 926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.13 : 1,966.68 = 618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.13/1,966.68 = 618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.13x = 1,966.68 × 618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.13x = 1,216,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,130.99/1,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.84

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