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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.30, 1,818.18 and 875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.30, 1,818.18 and 875.22 is: 1,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.30 : 1,818.18 = 875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.30/1,818.18 = 875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.30x = 1,818.18 × 875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.30x = 1,591,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,307.50/1,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.01

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