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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.92, 1,966.11 and 386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.92, 1,966.11 and 386.23 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.92 : 1,966.11 = 386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.92/1,966.11 = 386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.92x = 1,966.11 × 386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.92x = 759,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,370.67/1,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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