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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.76, 1,966.80 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.76, 1,966.80 and 797.28 is: 1,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.76 : 1,966.80 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.76/1,966.80 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.76x = 1,966.80 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.76x = 1,568,090.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,090.30/1,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.59

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