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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.78, 1,975.52 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.78, 1,975.52 and 392.34 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.78 : 1,975.52 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.78/1,975.52 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.78x = 1,975.52 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.78x = 775,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,075.52/1,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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