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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.55, 1,972.19 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.55, 1,972.19 and 390.11 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.55 : 1,972.19 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.55/1,972.19 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.55x = 1,972.19 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.55x = 769,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,362.16/1,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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