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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.65, 1,969.35 and 792.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.65, 1,969.35 and 792.81 is: 1,189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.65 : 1,969.35 = 792.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.65/1,969.35 = 792.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.65x = 1,969.35 × 792.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.65x = 1,561,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,320.37/1,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.44

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