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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.91, 1,970.24 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.91, 1,970.24 and 583.29 is: 874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.91 : 1,970.24 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.91/1,970.24 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.91x = 1,970.24 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.91x = 1,149,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,218.37/1,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.66

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