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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.22, 1,817.70 and 757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.22, 1,817.70 and 757.64 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.22 : 1,817.70 = 757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.22/1,817.70 = 757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.22x = 1,817.70 × 757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.22x = 1,377,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,162.23/1,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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