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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.44, 1,973.04 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.44, 1,973.04 and 586.02 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.44 : 1,973.04 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.44/1,973.04 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.44x = 1,973.04 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.44x = 1,156,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,240.90/1,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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