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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.07, 1,817.40 and 757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.07, 1,817.40 and 757.59 is: 1,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.07 : 1,817.40 = 757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.07/1,817.40 = 757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.07x = 1,817.40 × 757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.07x = 1,376,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,844.07/1,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.38

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