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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.49, 1,968.92 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.49, 1,968.92 and 388.12 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.49 : 1,968.92 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.49/1,968.92 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.49x = 1,968.92 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.49x = 764,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,177.23/1,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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