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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.21, 1,817.28 and 757.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.21, 1,817.28 and 757.23 is: 1,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.21 : 1,817.28 = 757.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.21/1,817.28 = 757.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.21x = 1,817.28 × 757.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.21x = 1,376,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,098.93/1,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.71

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