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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.97, 2,036.73 and 1,317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.97, 2,036.73 and 1,317.99 is: 1,966.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.97 : 2,036.73 = 1,317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.97/2,036.73 = 1,317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.97x = 2,036.73 × 1,317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.97x = 2,684,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,389.77/1,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.63

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