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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.73, 1,969.48 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.73, 1,969.48 and 388.31 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.73 : 1,969.48 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.73/1,969.48 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.73x = 1,969.48 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.73x = 764,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,773.70/1,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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