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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.96, 1,967.58 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.96, 1,967.58 and 387.48 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.96 : 1,967.58 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.96/1,967.58 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.96x = 1,967.58 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.96x = 762,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,397.90/1,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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