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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.65, 1,968.95 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.65, 1,968.95 and 532.64 is: 798.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.65 : 1,968.95 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.65/1,968.95 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.65x = 1,968.95 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.65x = 1,048,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,747.78/1,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.95

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