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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.63, 1,966.59 and 687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.63, 1,966.59 and 687.13 is: 1,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.63 : 1,966.59 = 687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.63/1,966.59 = 687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.63x = 1,966.59 × 687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.63x = 1,351,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,298.07/1,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.46

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