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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.04, 1,975.54 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.04, 1,975.54 and 537.02 is: 805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.04 : 1,975.54 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.04/1,975.54 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.04x = 1,975.54 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.04x = 1,060,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,904.49/1,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.52

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