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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.81, 1,966.56 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.81, 1,966.56 and 386.36 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.81 : 1,966.56 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.81/1,966.56 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.81x = 1,966.56 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.81x = 759,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,790.29/1,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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