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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.60, 1,973.39 and 438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.60, 1,973.39 and 438.17 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.60 : 1,973.39 = 438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.60/1,973.39 = 438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.60x = 1,973.39 × 438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.60x = 864,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,680.30/1,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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