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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.17, 1,834.76 and 1,113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.17, 1,834.76 and 1,113.39 is: 1,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.17 : 1,834.76 = 1,113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.17/1,834.76 = 1,113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.17x = 1,834.76 × 1,113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.17x = 2,042,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,806.22/1,217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.32

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