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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.95 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.06, 1,975.95 and 392.61 is: 589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.06 : 1,975.95 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.06/1,975.95 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.06x = 1,975.95 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.06x = 775,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,777.73/1,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.02

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