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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.82, 1,969.59 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.82, 1,969.59 and 532.34 is: 798.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.82 : 1,969.59 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.82/1,969.59 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.82x = 1,969.59 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.82x = 1,048,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,491.54/1,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.66

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