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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.35, 1,975.68 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.35, 1,975.68 and 392.69 is: 588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.35 : 1,975.68 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.35/1,975.68 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.35x = 1,975.68 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.35x = 775,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,834.72/1,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.93

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