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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.88, 1,973.87 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.88, 1,973.87 and 438.46 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.88 : 1,973.87 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.88/1,973.87 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.88x = 1,973.87 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.88x = 865,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,463.04/1,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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