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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.48, 1,969.89 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.48, 1,969.89 and 388.79 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.48 : 1,969.89 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.48/1,969.89 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.48x = 1,969.89 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.48x = 765,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,873.53/1,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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