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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.22, 1,976.82 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.22, 1,976.82 and 393.50 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.22 : 1,976.82 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.22/1,976.82 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.22x = 1,976.82 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.22x = 777,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,878.67/1,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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