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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.76, 1,975.50 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.76, 1,975.50 and 439.08 is: 658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.76 : 1,975.50 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.76/1,975.50 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.76x = 1,975.50 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.76x = 867,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,402.54/1,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.74

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