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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.76, 1,971.42 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.76, 1,971.42 and 390.04 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.76 : 1,971.42 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.76/1,971.42 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.76x = 1,971.42 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.76x = 768,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,932.66/1,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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