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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.53, 1,817.97 and 757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.53, 1,817.97 and 757.93 is: 1,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.53 : 1,817.97 = 757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.53/1,817.97 = 757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.53x = 1,817.97 × 757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.53x = 1,377,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,890.21/1,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.81

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