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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.32, 1,966.18 and 694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.32, 1,966.18 and 694.67 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.32 : 1,966.18 = 694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.32/1,966.18 = 694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.32x = 1,966.18 × 694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.32x = 1,365,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,842.79/1,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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