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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.53, 1,969.92 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.53, 1,969.92 and 388.87 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.53 : 1,969.92 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.53/1,969.92 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.53x = 1,969.92 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.53x = 766,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,037.87/1,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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