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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.92, 1,975.76 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.92, 1,975.76 and 392.49 is: 588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.92 : 1,975.76 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.92/1,975.76 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.92x = 1,975.76 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.92x = 775,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,466.04/1,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.85

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