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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.72, 1,970.16 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.72, 1,970.16 and 583.94 is: 875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.72 : 1,970.16 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.72/1,970.16 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.72x = 1,970.16 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.72x = 1,150,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,455.23/1,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.72

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