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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.11, 1,976.31 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.11, 1,976.31 and 537.66 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.11 : 1,976.31 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.11/1,976.31 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.11x = 1,976.31 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.11x = 1,062,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,582.83/1,317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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