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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.08, 1,976.88 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.08, 1,976.88 and 587.52 is: 881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.08 : 1,976.88 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.08/1,976.88 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.08x = 1,976.88 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.08x = 1,161,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,456.54/1,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.17

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