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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.37, 1,969.25 and 582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.37, 1,969.25 and 582.47 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.37 : 1,969.25 = 582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.37/1,969.25 = 582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.37x = 1,969.25 × 582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.37x = 1,147,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,016.29/1,312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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