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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.48, 1,967.31 and 387.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.48, 1,967.31 and 387.05 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.48 : 1,967.31 = 387.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.48/1,967.31 = 387.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.48x = 1,967.31 × 387.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.48x = 761,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,437.50/1,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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