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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.18, 1,978.77 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.18, 1,978.77 and 588.56 is: 882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.18 : 1,978.77 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.18/1,978.77 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.18x = 1,978.77 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.18x = 1,164,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,624.87/1,319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.84

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