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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.65, 1,970.30 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.65, 1,970.30 and 389.31 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.65 : 1,970.30 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.65/1,970.30 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.65x = 1,970.30 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.65x = 767,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,057.49/1,313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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