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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.88, 1,967.88 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.88, 1,967.88 and 662.72 is: 993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.88 : 1,967.88 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.88/1,967.88 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.88x = 1,967.88 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.88x = 1,304,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,153.43/1,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.35

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