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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.60, 1,967.28 and 662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.60, 1,967.28 and 662.98 is: 993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.60 : 1,967.28 = 662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.60/1,967.28 = 662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.60x = 1,967.28 × 662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.60x = 1,304,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,267.29/1,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.65

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