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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.22, 1,818.54 and 875.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.22, 1,818.54 and 875.74 is: 1,209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.22 : 1,818.54 = 875.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.22/1,818.54 = 875.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.22x = 1,818.54 × 875.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.22x = 1,592,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,568.22/1,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.04

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