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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.48, 1,970.61 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.48, 1,970.61 and 533.08 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.48 : 1,970.61 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.48/1,970.61 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.48x = 1,970.61 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.48x = 1,050,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,493.24/1,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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