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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.96, 1,977.35 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.96, 1,977.35 and 791.46 is: 1,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.96 : 1,977.35 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.96/1,977.35 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.96x = 1,977.35 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.96x = 1,564,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,995.41/1,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.44

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