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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.12, 1,971.18 and 766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.12, 1,971.18 and 766.30 is: 1,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.12 : 1,971.18 = 766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.12/1,971.18 = 766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.12x = 1,971.18 × 766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.12x = 1,510,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,515.23/1,314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.45

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