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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.56, 1,972.50 and 768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.56, 1,972.50 and 768.28 is: 1,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.56 : 1,972.50 = 768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.56/1,972.50 = 768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.56x = 1,972.50 × 768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.56x = 1,515,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,432.30/1,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.05

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