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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.76, 1,970.84 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.76, 1,970.84 and 389.32 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.76 : 1,970.84 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.76/1,970.84 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.76x = 1,970.84 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.76x = 767,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,287.43/1,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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