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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.13, 1,966.70 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.13, 1,966.70 and 386.62 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.13 : 1,966.70 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.13/1,966.70 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.13x = 1,966.70 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.13x = 760,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,362.74/1,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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