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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.95, 1,977.54 and 587.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.95, 1,977.54 and 587.45 is: 881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.95 : 1,977.54 = 587.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.95/1,977.54 = 587.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.95x = 1,977.54 × 587.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.95x = 1,161,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,705.87/1,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.45

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