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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.88, 1,969.52 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.88, 1,969.52 and 388.35 is: 582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.88 : 1,969.52 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.88/1,969.52 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.88x = 1,969.52 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.88x = 764,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,861.15/1,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.58

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