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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.43, 1,975.01 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.43, 1,975.01 and 391.98 is: 588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.43 : 1,975.01 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.43/1,975.01 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.43x = 1,975.01 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.43x = 774,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,162.46/1,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.08

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