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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.52, 1,968.80 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.52, 1,968.80 and 446.80 is: 670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.52 : 1,968.80 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.52/1,968.80 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.52x = 1,968.80 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.52x = 879,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,659.84/1,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.21

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