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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.23, 1,965.59 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.23, 1,965.59 and 385.79 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.23 : 1,965.59 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.23/1,965.59 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.23x = 1,965.59 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.23x = 758,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,304.97/1,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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