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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.19, 1,968.59 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.19, 1,968.59 and 446.50 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.19 : 1,968.59 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.19/1,968.59 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.19x = 1,968.59 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.19x = 878,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,975.44/1,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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