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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.36, 1,969.96 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.36, 1,969.96 and 533.12 is: 799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.36 : 1,969.96 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.36/1,969.96 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.36x = 1,969.96 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.36x = 1,050,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,225.08/1,313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.65

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