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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.62, 1,969.26 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.62, 1,969.26 and 388.27 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.62 : 1,969.26 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.62/1,969.26 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.62x = 1,969.26 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.62x = 764,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,604.58/1,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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