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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.17, 1,966.89 and 386.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.17, 1,966.89 and 386.73 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.17 : 1,966.89 = 386.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.17/1,966.89 = 386.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.17x = 1,966.89 × 386.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.17x = 760,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,655.37/1,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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