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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.77, 1,972.96 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.77, 1,972.96 and 391.20 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.77 : 1,972.96 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.77/1,972.96 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.77x = 1,972.96 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.77x = 771,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,820.00/1,315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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