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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.26, 1,965.33 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.26, 1,965.33 and 385.84 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.26 : 1,965.33 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.26/1,965.33 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.26x = 1,965.33 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.26x = 758,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,302.93/1,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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