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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.56, 1,817.96 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.56, 1,817.96 and 758.04 is: 1,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.56 : 1,817.96 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.56/1,817.96 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.56x = 1,817.96 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.56x = 1,378,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,086.40/1,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.94

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