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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.64, 1,967.80 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.64, 1,967.80 and 581.04 is: 871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.64 : 1,967.80 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.64/1,967.80 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.64x = 1,967.80 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.64x = 1,143,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,371.18/1,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.71

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