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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.97, 1,977.26 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.97, 1,977.26 and 393.50 is: 590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.97 : 1,977.26 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.97/1,977.26 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.97x = 1,977.26 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.97x = 778,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,045.88/1,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.34

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