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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.58, 1,977.34 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.58, 1,977.34 and 624.46 is: 937.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.58 : 1,977.34 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.58/1,977.34 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.58x = 1,977.34 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.58x = 1,234,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,769.74/1,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.15

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