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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.19, 1,968.89 and 696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.19, 1,968.89 and 696.18 is: 1,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.19 : 1,968.89 = 696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.19/1,968.89 = 696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.19x = 1,968.89 × 696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.19x = 1,370,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,701.84/1,312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.59

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