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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.30 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.92, 1,971.30 and 583.45 is: 875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.92 : 1,971.30 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.92/1,971.30 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.92x = 1,971.30 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.92x = 1,150,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,154.99/1,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.36

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