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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.52, 1,968.93 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.52, 1,968.93 and 583.44 is: 874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.52 : 1,968.93 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.52/1,968.93 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.52x = 1,968.93 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.52x = 1,148,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,752.52/1,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.56

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