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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.15, 1,969.44 and 663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.15, 1,969.44 and 663.34 is: 995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.15 : 1,969.44 = 663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.15/1,969.44 = 663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.15x = 1,969.44 × 663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.15x = 1,306,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,408.33/1,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.62

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