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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.76, 1,975.12 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.76, 1,975.12 and 392.28 is: 588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.76 : 1,975.12 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.76/1,975.12 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.76x = 1,975.12 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.76x = 774,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,800.07/1,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.41

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