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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.63, 1,975.73 and 762.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.63, 1,975.73 and 762.05 is: 1,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.63 : 1,975.73 = 762.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.63/1,975.73 = 762.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.63x = 1,975.73 × 762.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.63x = 1,505,605.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,605.05/1,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.53

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