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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.36, 1,971.61 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.36, 1,971.61 and 389.95 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.36 : 1,971.61 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.36/1,971.61 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.36x = 1,971.61 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.36x = 768,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,823.42/1,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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