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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.54, 1,966.15 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.54, 1,966.15 and 386.13 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.54 : 1,966.15 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.54/1,966.15 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.54x = 1,966.15 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.54x = 759,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,189.50/1,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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