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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.30, 1,971.80 and 904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.30, 1,971.80 and 904.02 is: 1,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.30 : 1,971.80 = 904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.30/1,971.80 = 904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.30x = 1,971.80 × 904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.30x = 1,782,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,536.78/1,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.18

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