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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.91, 1,969.25 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.91, 1,969.25 and 435.12 is: 652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.91 : 1,969.25 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.91/1,969.25 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.91x = 1,969.25 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.91x = 856,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,862.18/1,312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.65

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