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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.69, 1,975.92 and 770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.69, 1,975.92 and 770.04 is: 1,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.69 : 1,975.92 = 770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.69/1,975.92 = 770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.69x = 1,975.92 × 770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.69x = 1,521,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,527.56/1,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.70

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