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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.34, 1,967.01 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.34, 1,967.01 and 386.93 is: 580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.34 : 1,967.01 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.34/1,967.01 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.34x = 1,967.01 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.34x = 761,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,095.18/1,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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