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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.32, 1,970.33 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.32, 1,970.33 and 388.84 is: 583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.32 : 1,970.33 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.32/1,970.33 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.32x = 1,970.33 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.32x = 766,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,143.12/1,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.36

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