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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.54, 1,970.76 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.54, 1,970.76 and 583.64 is: 875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.54 : 1,970.76 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.54/1,970.76 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.54x = 1,970.76 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.54x = 1,150,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,204.51/1,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.66

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