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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.92, 1,970.29 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.92, 1,970.29 and 389.16 is: 583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.92 : 1,970.29 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.92/1,970.29 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.92x = 1,970.29 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.92x = 766,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,758.06/1,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.57

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