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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.91, 1,971.21 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.91, 1,971.21 and 583.32 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.91 : 1,971.21 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.91/1,971.21 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.91x = 1,971.21 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.91x = 1,149,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,846.22/1,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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