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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.28, 1,975.83 and 623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.28, 1,975.83 and 623.74 is: 935.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.28 : 1,975.83 = 623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.28/1,975.83 = 623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.28x = 1,975.83 × 623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.28x = 1,232,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,404.20/1,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.57

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