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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.45, 1,974.53 and 391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.45, 1,974.53 and 391.99 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.45 : 1,974.53 = 391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.45/1,974.53 = 391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.45x = 1,974.53 × 391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.45x = 773,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,993.56/1,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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