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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.06, 1,969.06 and 582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.06, 1,969.06 and 582.14 is: 872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.06 : 1,969.06 = 582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.06/1,969.06 = 582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.06x = 1,969.06 × 582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.06x = 1,146,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,268.59/1,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.98

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