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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.44, 1,968.44 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.44, 1,968.44 and 387.99 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.44 : 1,968.44 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.44/1,968.44 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.44x = 1,968.44 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.44x = 763,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,733.10/1,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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