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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.74, 1,972.30 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.74, 1,972.30 and 584.72 is: 876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.74 : 1,972.30 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.74/1,972.30 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.74x = 1,972.30 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.74x = 1,153,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,243.26/1,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.50

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