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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.47, 1,817.77 and 758.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.47, 1,817.77 and 758.09 is: 1,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.47 : 1,817.77 = 758.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.47/1,817.77 = 758.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.47x = 1,817.77 × 758.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.47x = 1,378,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,033.26/1,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.97

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