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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.41, 1,972.44 and 767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.41, 1,972.44 and 767.76 is: 1,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.41 : 1,972.44 = 767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.41/1,972.44 = 767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.41x = 1,972.44 × 767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.41x = 1,514,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,360.53/1,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.25

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