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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.52, 1,977.30 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.52, 1,977.30 and 587.96 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.52 : 1,977.30 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.52/1,977.30 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.52x = 1,977.30 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.52x = 1,162,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,573.31/1,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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