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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.07, 1,992.98 and 1,317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.07, 1,992.98 and 1,317.81 is: 1,977.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.07 : 1,992.98 = 1,317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.07/1,992.98 = 1,317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.07x = 1,992.98 × 1,317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.07x = 2,626,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,364.83/1,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.58

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