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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.37, 1,973.06 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.37, 1,973.06 and 390.93 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.37 : 1,973.06 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.37/1,973.06 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.37x = 1,973.06 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.37x = 771,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,320.46/1,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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