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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.46, 1,966.94 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.46, 1,966.94 and 387.06 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.46 : 1,966.94 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.46/1,966.94 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.46x = 1,966.94 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.46x = 761,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,323.80/1,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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