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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.53, 1,969.70 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.53, 1,969.70 and 388.77 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.53 : 1,969.70 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.53/1,969.70 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.53x = 1,969.70 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.53x = 765,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,760.27/1,313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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