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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.94, 1,969.41 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.94, 1,969.41 and 543.46 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.94 : 1,969.41 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.94/1,969.41 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.94x = 1,969.41 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.94x = 1,070,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,295.56/1,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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