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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.64, 1,968.03 and 581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.64, 1,968.03 and 581.81 is: 872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.64 : 1,968.03 = 581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.64/1,968.03 = 581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.64x = 1,968.03 × 581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.64x = 1,145,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,009.69/1,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.30

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