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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.16, 1,975.76 and 768.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.16, 1,975.76 and 768.97 is: 1,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.16 : 1,975.76 = 768.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.16/1,975.76 = 768.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.16x = 1,975.76 × 768.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.16x = 1,519,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,300.17/1,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.47

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