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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.87, 1,973.97 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.87, 1,973.97 and 586.44 is: 878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.87 : 1,973.97 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.87/1,973.97 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.87x = 1,973.97 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.87x = 1,157,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,614.97/1,317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.40

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