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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.92, 1,977.46 and 625.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.92, 1,977.46 and 625.09 is: 937.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.92 : 1,977.46 = 625.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.92/1,977.46 = 625.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.92x = 1,977.46 × 625.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.92x = 1,236,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,090.47/1,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.91

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