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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.74, 1,969.35 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.74, 1,969.35 and 388.29 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.74 : 1,969.35 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.74/1,969.35 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.74x = 1,969.35 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.74x = 764,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,678.91/1,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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