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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.74, 1,975.11 and 767.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.74, 1,975.11 and 767.78 is: 1,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.74 : 1,975.11 = 767.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.74/1,975.11 = 767.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.74x = 1,975.11 × 767.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.74x = 1,516,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,449.96/1,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.67

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