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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.31, 1,967.94 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.31, 1,967.94 and 581.39 is: 871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.31 : 1,967.94 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.31/1,967.94 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.31x = 1,967.94 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.31x = 1,144,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,140.64/1,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.85

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