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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.70, 1,967.87 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.70, 1,967.87 and 387.25 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.70 : 1,967.87 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.70/1,967.87 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.70x = 1,967.87 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.70x = 762,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,063.55/1,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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