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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.56, 1,969.14 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.56, 1,969.14 and 388.14 is: 582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.56 : 1,969.14 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.56/1,969.14 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.56x = 1,969.14 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.56x = 764,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,302.00/1,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.30

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