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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.05, 1,972.55 and 585.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.05, 1,972.55 and 585.23 is: 877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.05 : 1,972.55 = 585.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.05/1,972.55 = 585.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.05x = 1,972.55 × 585.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.05x = 1,154,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,387.04/1,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.16

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