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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.48, 1,977.86 and 588.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.48, 1,977.86 and 588.00 is: 882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.48 : 1,977.86 = 588.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.48/1,977.86 = 588.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.48x = 1,977.86 × 588.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.48x = 1,162,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,968.85/1,318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.05

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