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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.88, 1,969.58 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.88, 1,969.58 and 543.38 is: 815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.88 : 1,969.58 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.88/1,969.58 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.88x = 1,969.58 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.88x = 1,070,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,221.89/1,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.17

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