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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.63, 1,971.30 and 766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.63, 1,971.30 and 766.98 is: 1,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.63 : 1,971.30 = 766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.63/1,971.30 = 766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.63x = 1,971.30 × 766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.63x = 1,511,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,947.67/1,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.09

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