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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.58, 1,969.50 and 654.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.58, 1,969.50 and 654.53 is: 982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.58 : 1,969.50 = 654.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.58/1,969.50 = 654.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.58x = 1,969.50 × 654.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.58x = 1,289,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,086.99/1,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.11

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