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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.46, 1,967.58 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.46, 1,967.58 and 581.64 is: 871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.46 : 1,967.58 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.46/1,967.58 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.46x = 1,967.58 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.46x = 1,144,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,423.23/1,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.97

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