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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.73, 1,967.28 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.73, 1,967.28 and 387.04 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.73 : 1,967.28 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.73/1,967.28 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.73x = 1,967.28 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.73x = 761,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,411.13/1,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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