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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.66, 1,967.60 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.66, 1,967.60 and 662.02 is: 992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.66 : 1,967.60 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.66/1,967.60 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.66x = 1,967.60 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.66x = 1,302,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,590.55/1,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.33

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