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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.73, 1,974.27 and 767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.73, 1,974.27 and 767.60 is: 1,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.73 : 1,974.27 = 767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.73/1,974.27 = 767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.73x = 1,974.27 × 767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.73x = 1,515,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,439.78/1,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.79

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