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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.34, 1,974.60 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.34, 1,974.60 and 438.81 is: 658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.34 : 1,974.60 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.34/1,974.60 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.34x = 1,974.60 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.34x = 866,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,474.23/1,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.25

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