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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.16, 1,975.39 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.16, 1,975.39 and 439.52 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.16 : 1,975.39 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.16/1,975.39 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.16x = 1,975.39 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.16x = 868,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,223.41/1,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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