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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.42, 1,972.88 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.42, 1,972.88 and 437.79 is: 656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.42 : 1,972.88 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.42/1,972.88 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.42x = 1,972.88 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.42x = 863,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,707.14/1,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.60

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