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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.12, 1,974.36 and 438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.12, 1,974.36 and 438.33 is: 657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.12 : 1,974.36 = 438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.12/1,974.36 = 438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.12x = 1,974.36 × 438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.12x = 865,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,421.22/1,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.56

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