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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.41, 1,976.48 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.41, 1,976.48 and 577.09 is: 865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.41 : 1,976.48 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.41/1,976.48 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.41x = 1,976.48 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.41x = 1,140,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,597.47/1,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.79

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