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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.17, 1,968.44 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.17, 1,968.44 and 446.25 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.17 : 1,968.44 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.17/1,968.44 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.17x = 1,968.44 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.17x = 878,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,414.12/1,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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