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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.18, 1,951.73 and 1,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.18, 1,951.73 and 1,195.30 is: 1,777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.18 : 1,951.73 = 1,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.18/1,951.73 = 1,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.18x = 1,951.73 × 1,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.18x = 2,332,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,902.87/1,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.88

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