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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.02, 1,969.56 and 388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.02, 1,969.56 and 388.47 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.02 : 1,969.56 = 388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.02/1,969.56 = 388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.02x = 1,969.56 × 388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.02x = 765,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,114.97/1,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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