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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.30, 1,974.24 and 701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.30, 1,974.24 and 701.30 is: 1,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.30 : 1,974.24 = 701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.30/1,974.24 = 701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.30x = 1,974.24 × 701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.30x = 1,384,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,524.64/1,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.03

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