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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.10, 1,975.63 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.10, 1,975.63 and 392.66 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.10 : 1,975.63 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.10/1,975.63 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.10x = 1,975.63 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.10x = 775,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,751.87/1,317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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