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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.58, 1,970.66 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.58, 1,970.66 and 389.21 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.58 : 1,970.66 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.58/1,970.66 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.58x = 1,970.66 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.58x = 766,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,997.63/1,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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