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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.56, 1,818.74 and 876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.56, 1,818.74 and 876.52 is: 1,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.56 : 1,818.74 = 876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.56/1,818.74 = 876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.56x = 1,818.74 × 876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.56x = 1,594,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,161.98/1,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.94

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