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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.21, 1,975.47 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.21, 1,975.47 and 392.54 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.21 : 1,975.47 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.21/1,975.47 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.21x = 1,975.47 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.21x = 775,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,441.12/1,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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