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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.90, 1,974.02 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.90, 1,974.02 and 438.10 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.90 : 1,974.02 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.90/1,974.02 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.90x = 1,974.02 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.90x = 864,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,818.16/1,315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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