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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.54, 1,968.93 and 446.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.54, 1,968.93 and 446.86 is: 670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.54 : 1,968.93 = 446.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.54/1,968.93 = 446.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.54x = 1,968.93 × 446.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.54x = 879,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,836.06/1,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.33

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