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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.14, 1,968.33 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.14, 1,968.33 and 446.52 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.14 : 1,968.33 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.14/1,968.33 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.14x = 1,968.33 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.14x = 878,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,898.71/1,312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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