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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.89, 1,966.01 and 1,173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.89, 1,966.01 and 1,173.57 is: 1,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.89 : 1,966.01 = 1,173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.89/1,966.01 = 1,173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.89x = 1,966.01 × 1,173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.89x = 2,307,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,244.49/1,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.38

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