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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.24, 1,970.80 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.24, 1,970.80 and 389.52 is: 584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.24 : 1,970.80 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.24/1,970.80 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.24x = 1,970.80 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.24x = 767,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,666.02/1,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.11

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