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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.20, 1,972.76 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.20, 1,972.76 and 768.42 is: 1,150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.20 : 1,972.76 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.20/1,972.76 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.20x = 1,972.76 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.20x = 1,515,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,904.40/1,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.86

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