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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.33, 1,972.49 and 1,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.33, 1,972.49 and 1,087.22 is: 1,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.33 : 1,972.49 = 1,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.33/1,972.49 = 1,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.33x = 1,972.49 × 1,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.33x = 2,144,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,530.07/1,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.94

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