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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.18, 1,817.43 and 919.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.18, 1,817.43 and 919.14 is: 1,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.18 : 1,817.43 = 919.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.18/1,817.43 = 919.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.18x = 1,817.43 × 919.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.18x = 1,670,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,472.61/1,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.22

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