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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.13, 1,976.02 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.13, 1,976.02 and 392.67 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.13 : 1,976.02 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.13/1,976.02 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.13x = 1,976.02 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.13x = 775,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,922.79/1,317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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