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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.88, 1,976.83 and 733.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.88, 1,976.83 and 733.77 is: 1,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.88 : 1,976.83 = 733.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.88/1,976.83 = 733.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.88x = 1,976.83 × 733.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.88x = 1,450,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,536.71/1,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.66

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