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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,517.50 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,517.50 and 768.88 is: 1,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,517.50 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,517.50 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,517.50 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 1,166,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,775.40/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.71

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