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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.98, 1,973.63 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.98, 1,973.63 and 391.57 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.98 : 1,973.63 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.98/1,973.63 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.98x = 1,973.63 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.98x = 772,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,810.34/1,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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