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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.24, 1,975.19 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.24, 1,975.19 and 439.43 is: 658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.24 : 1,975.19 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.24/1,975.19 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.24x = 1,975.19 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.24x = 867,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,947.87/1,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.92

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