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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.33, 1,966.79 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.33, 1,966.79 and 386.69 is: 579.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.33 : 1,966.79 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.33/1,966.79 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.33x = 1,966.79 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.33x = 760,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,526.26/1,311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.97

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