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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.08, 1,817.55 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.08, 1,817.55 and 757.55 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.08 : 1,817.55 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.08/1,817.55 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.08x = 1,817.55 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.08x = 1,376,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,875.91/1,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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