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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.26, 2,042.42 and 1,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.26, 2,042.42 and 1,312.64 is: 1,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.26 : 2,042.42 = 1,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.26/2,042.42 = 1,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.26x = 2,042.42 × 1,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.26x = 2,680,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,953.07/1,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.57

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