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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.28, 1,965.26 and 616.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.28, 1,965.26 and 616.43 is: 923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.28 : 1,965.26 = 616.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.28/1,965.26 = 616.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.28x = 1,965.26 × 616.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.28x = 1,211,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,451.68/1,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.87

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