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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.26, 1,974.23 and 391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.26, 1,974.23 and 391.81 is: 587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.26 : 1,974.23 = 391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.26/1,974.23 = 391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.26x = 1,974.23 × 391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.26x = 773,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,511.23/1,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.66

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