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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.59, 1,966.11 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.59, 1,966.11 and 386.20 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.59 : 1,966.11 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.59/1,966.11 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.59x = 1,966.11 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.59x = 759,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,311.68/1,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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