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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.19, 1,972.45 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.19, 1,972.45 and 390.54 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.19 : 1,972.45 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.19/1,972.45 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.19x = 1,972.45 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.19x = 770,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,319.65/1,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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