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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.64, 1,817.51 and 845.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.64, 1,817.51 and 845.03 is: 1,165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.64 : 1,817.51 = 845.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.64/1,817.51 = 845.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.64x = 1,817.51 × 845.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.64x = 1,535,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,850.79/1,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.61

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