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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.23, 1,974.43 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.23, 1,974.43 and 379.20 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.23 : 1,974.43 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.23/1,974.43 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.23x = 1,974.43 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.23x = 748,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,697.97/1,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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