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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.07, 1,969.62 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.07, 1,969.62 and 533.09 is: 799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.07 : 1,969.62 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.07/1,969.62 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.07x = 1,969.62 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.07x = 1,049,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,984.73/1,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.64

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