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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.97, 1,974.08 and 587.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.97, 1,974.08 and 587.06 is: 879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.97 : 1,974.08 = 587.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.97/1,974.08 = 587.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.97x = 1,974.08 × 587.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.97x = 1,158,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,890.60/1,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.97

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