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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.56, 1,969.31 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.56, 1,969.31 and 532.32 is: 798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.56 : 1,969.31 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.56/1,969.31 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.56x = 1,969.31 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.56x = 1,048,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,300.44/1,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.67

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