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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.44, 1,974.03 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.44, 1,974.03 and 391.67 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.44 : 1,974.03 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.44/1,974.03 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.44x = 1,974.03 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.44x = 773,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,164.39/1,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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