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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.15, 1,966.20 and 1,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.15, 1,966.20 and 1,105.60 is: 1,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.15 : 1,966.20 = 1,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.15/1,966.20 = 1,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.15x = 1,966.20 × 1,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.15x = 2,173,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,830.72/1,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.69

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