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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.16, 1,974.90 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.16, 1,974.90 and 740.44 is: 1,110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.16 : 1,974.90 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.16/1,974.90 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.16x = 1,974.90 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.16x = 1,462,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,294.96/1,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.19

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