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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.01, 1,973.77 and 732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.01, 1,973.77 and 732.28 is: 1,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.01 : 1,973.77 = 732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.01/1,973.77 = 732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.01x = 1,973.77 × 732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.01x = 1,445,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,352.30/1,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.45

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