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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.62, 1,968.57 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.62, 1,968.57 and 582.54 is: 873.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.62 : 1,968.57 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.62/1,968.57 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.62x = 1,968.57 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.62x = 1,146,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,770.77/1,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.65

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