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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.91, 1,976.31 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.91, 1,976.31 and 769.26 is: 1,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.91 : 1,976.31 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.91/1,976.31 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.91x = 1,976.31 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.91x = 1,520,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,296.23/1,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.44

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