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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.60, 1,974.88 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.60, 1,974.88 and 392.15 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.60 : 1,974.88 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.60/1,974.88 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.60x = 1,974.88 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.60x = 774,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,449.19/1,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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