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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.71, 1,975.16 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.71, 1,975.16 and 439.18 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.71 : 1,975.16 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.71/1,975.16 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.71x = 1,975.16 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.71x = 867,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,450.77/1,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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