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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.20, 1,975.48 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.20, 1,975.48 and 546.96 is: 820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.20 : 1,975.48 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.20/1,975.48 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.20x = 1,975.48 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.20x = 1,080,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,508.54/1,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.31

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