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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.33 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.33 and 584.01 is: 876.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.92 : 1,971.33 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.92/1,971.33 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.92x = 1,971.33 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.92x = 1,151,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,266.58/1,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.21

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