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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.40 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.40 and 583.44 is: 874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.88 : 1,970.40 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.88/1,970.40 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.88x = 1,970.40 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.88x = 1,149,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,610.18/1,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.97

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