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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.36, 1,965.84 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.36, 1,965.84 and 385.88 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.36 : 1,965.84 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.36/1,965.84 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.36x = 1,965.84 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.36x = 758,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,578.34/1,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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