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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.31, 1,973.08 and 438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.31, 1,973.08 and 438.58 is: 657.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.31 : 1,973.08 = 438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.31/1,973.08 = 438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.31x = 1,973.08 × 438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.31x = 865,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,351.23/1,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.41

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