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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.59, 1,974.73 and 1,152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.59, 1,974.73 and 1,152.67 is: 1,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.59 : 1,974.73 = 1,152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.59/1,974.73 = 1,152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.59x = 1,974.73 × 1,152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.59x = 2,276,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,212.03/1,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.56

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