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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.58, 1,972.72 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.58, 1,972.72 and 665.12 is: 995.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.58 : 1,972.72 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.58/1,972.72 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.58x = 1,972.72 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.58x = 1,312,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,095.53/1,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.84

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