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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.47, 1,967.34 and 1,129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.47, 1,967.34 and 1,129.32 is: 1,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.47 : 1,967.34 = 1,129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.47/1,967.34 = 1,129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.47x = 1,967.34 × 1,129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.47x = 2,221,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,756.41/1,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.81

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