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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.47, 1,969.50 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.47, 1,969.50 and 582.12 is: 873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.47 : 1,969.50 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.47/1,969.50 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.47x = 1,969.50 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.47x = 1,146,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,485.34/1,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.53

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