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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.66, 1,970.42 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.66, 1,970.42 and 389.22 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.66 : 1,970.42 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.66/1,970.42 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.66x = 1,970.42 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.66x = 766,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,924.93/1,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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