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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.74, 1,972.29 and 767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.74, 1,972.29 and 767.18 is: 1,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.74 : 1,972.29 = 767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.74/1,972.29 = 767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.74x = 1,972.29 × 767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.74x = 1,513,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,101.44/1,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.88

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