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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.12 and 876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.12 and 876.18 is: 1,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.63 : 1,818.12 = 876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.63/1,818.12 = 876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.63x = 1,818.12 × 876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.63x = 1,593,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,000.38/1,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.99

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