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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.49, 1,967.07 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.49, 1,967.07 and 387.03 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.49 : 1,967.07 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.49/1,967.07 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.49x = 1,967.07 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.49x = 761,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,310.69/1,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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