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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.55, 1,971.14 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.55, 1,971.14 and 583.74 is: 875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.55 : 1,971.14 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.55/1,971.14 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.55x = 1,971.14 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.55x = 1,150,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,630.34/1,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.97

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