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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317, 1,975.50 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317, 1,975.50 and 405 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317 : 1,975.50 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317/1,975.50 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317x = 1,975.50 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317x = 800,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,077.50/1,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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