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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.24, 1,968.45 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.24, 1,968.45 and 446.26 is: 669.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.24 : 1,968.45 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.24/1,968.45 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.24x = 1,968.45 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.24x = 878,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,440.50/1,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.42

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