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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.23, 1,817.73 and 757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.23, 1,817.73 and 757.32 is: 1,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.23 : 1,817.73 = 757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.23/1,817.73 = 757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.23x = 1,817.73 × 757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.23x = 1,376,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,599.45/1,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.07

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