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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.34, 1,815.18 and 717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.34, 1,815.18 and 717.84 is: 990.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.34 : 1,815.18 = 717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.34/1,815.18 = 717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.34x = 1,815.18 × 717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.34x = 1,302,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,999.22/1,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.62

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