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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.71, 1,978.17 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.71, 1,978.17 and 394.20 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.71 : 1,978.17 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.71/1,978.17 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.71x = 1,978.17 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.71x = 779,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,794.61/1,318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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