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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.70, 1,969.83 and 758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.70, 1,969.83 and 758.12 is: 1,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.70 : 1,969.83 = 758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.70/1,969.83 = 758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.70x = 1,969.83 × 758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.70x = 1,493,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,357.67/1,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.63

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