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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.24, 1,976.10 and 392.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.24, 1,976.10 and 392.79 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.24 : 1,976.10 = 392.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.24/1,976.10 = 392.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.24x = 1,976.10 × 392.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.24x = 776,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,192.32/1,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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