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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.65, 1,973.61 and 760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.65, 1,973.61 and 760.98 is: 1,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.65 : 1,973.61 = 760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.65/1,973.61 = 760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.65x = 1,973.61 × 760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.65x = 1,501,877.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,877.74/1,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.55

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