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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.07, 1,974.02 and 732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.07, 1,974.02 and 732.05 is: 1,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.07 : 1,974.02 = 732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.07/1,974.02 = 732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.07x = 1,974.02 × 732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.07x = 1,445,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,067.81/1,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.19

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