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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.20, 1,966.36 and 968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.20, 1,966.36 and 968.52 is: 1,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.20 : 1,966.36 = 968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.20/1,966.36 = 968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.20x = 1,966.36 × 968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.20x = 1,904,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,458.99/1,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.35

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