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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.75, 1,976.97 and 496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.75, 1,976.97 and 496.03 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.75 : 1,976.97 = 496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.75/1,976.97 = 496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.75x = 1,976.97 × 496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.75x = 980,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,636.43/1,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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