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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.66, 1,967.82 and 387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.66, 1,967.82 and 387.22 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.66 : 1,967.82 = 387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.66/1,967.82 = 387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.66x = 1,967.82 × 387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.66x = 761,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,979.26/1,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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