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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.02, 1,975.80 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.02, 1,975.80 and 392.60 is: 588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.02 : 1,975.80 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.02/1,975.80 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.02x = 1,975.80 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.02x = 775,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,699.08/1,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.98

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