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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.92, 1,974.44 and 1,172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.92, 1,974.44 and 1,172.12 is: 1,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.92 : 1,974.44 = 1,172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.92/1,974.44 = 1,172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.92x = 1,974.44 × 1,172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.92x = 2,314,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,280.61/1,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.01

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