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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.64, 1,970.19 and 582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.64, 1,970.19 and 582.75 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.64 : 1,970.19 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.64/1,970.19 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.64x = 1,970.19 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.64x = 1,148,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,128.22/1,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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