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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.19, 1,977.58 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.19, 1,977.58 and 381.13 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.19 : 1,977.58 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.19/1,977.58 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.19x = 1,977.58 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.19x = 753,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,715.07/1,318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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