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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.90, 1,818.72 and 820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.90, 1,818.72 and 820.74 is: 1,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.90 : 1,818.72 = 820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.90/1,818.72 = 820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.90x = 1,818.72 × 820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.90x = 1,492,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,696.25/1,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.63

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