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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.18, 1,968.10 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.18, 1,968.10 and 387.83 is: 581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.18 : 1,968.10 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.18/1,968.10 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.18x = 1,968.10 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.18x = 763,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,292.17/1,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.70

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