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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.02, 1,966.53 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.02, 1,966.53 and 386.56 is: 579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.02 : 1,966.53 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.02/1,966.53 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.02x = 1,966.53 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.02x = 760,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,181.84/1,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.84

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