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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.74, 1,973.80 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.74, 1,973.80 and 585.72 is: 878.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.74 : 1,973.80 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.74/1,973.80 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.74x = 1,973.80 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.74x = 1,156,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,094.14/1,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.00

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