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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.51, 1,964.93 and 796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.51, 1,964.93 and 796.03 is: 1,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.51 : 1,964.93 = 796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.51/1,964.93 = 796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.51x = 1,964.93 × 796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.51x = 1,564,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,139.25/1,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.72

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