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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.61, 1,969.37 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.61, 1,969.37 and 447.53 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.61 : 1,969.37 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.61/1,969.37 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.61x = 1,969.37 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.61x = 881,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,349.92/1,312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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