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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.29, 1,976.85 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.29, 1,976.85 and 393.54 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.29 : 1,976.85 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.29/1,976.85 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.29x = 1,976.85 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.29x = 777,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,969.55/1,318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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