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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.04, 1,814.74 and 717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.04, 1,814.74 and 717.54 is: 990.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.04 : 1,814.74 = 717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.04/1,814.74 = 717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.04x = 1,814.74 × 717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.04x = 1,302,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,139.94/1,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.19

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