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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.56, 1,970.16 and 766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.56, 1,970.16 and 766 is: 1,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.56 : 1,970.16 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.56/1,970.16 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.56x = 1,970.16 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.56x = 1,509,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,142.56/1,313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.90

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