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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.07, 1,977.37 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.07, 1,977.37 and 393.61 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.07 : 1,977.37 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.07/1,977.37 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.07x = 1,977.37 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.07x = 778,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,312.61/1,318.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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