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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.68, 1,971.68 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.68, 1,971.68 and 389.99 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.68 : 1,971.68 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.68/1,971.68 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.68x = 1,971.68 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.68x = 768,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,931.07/1,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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