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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.73, 1,968.67 and 532.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.73, 1,968.67 and 532.93 is: 799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.73 : 1,968.67 = 532.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.73/1,968.67 = 532.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.73x = 1,968.67 × 532.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.73x = 1,049,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,163.30/1,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.22

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