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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.73, 1,977.61 and 588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.73, 1,977.61 and 588.81 is: 882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.73 : 1,977.61 = 588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.73/1,977.61 = 588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.73x = 1,977.61 × 588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.73x = 1,164,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,425.18/1,318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.99

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