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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,969.60 and 764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,969.60 and 764.97 is: 1,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,969.60 = 764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,969.60 = 764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,969.60 × 764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 1,506,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,671.24/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.21

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