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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.38, 1,970.36 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.38, 1,970.36 and 389.01 is: 583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.38 : 1,970.36 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.38/1,970.36 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.38x = 1,970.36 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.38x = 766,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,489.26/1,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.60

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