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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.14 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.14 and 389.18 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,970.14 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,970.14 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,970.14 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 766,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,733.41/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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