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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.16, 1,967.64 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.16, 1,967.64 and 387.39 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.16 : 1,967.64 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.16/1,967.64 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.16x = 1,967.64 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.16x = 762,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,244.06/1,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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