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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.16, 1,976.35 and 1,301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.16, 1,976.35 and 1,301.98 is: 1,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.16 : 1,976.35 = 1,301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.16/1,976.35 = 1,301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.16x = 1,976.35 × 1,301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.16x = 2,573,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,168.17/1,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.57

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