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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.73, 1,978.44 and 771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.73, 1,978.44 and 771.38 is: 1,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.73 : 1,978.44 = 771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.73/1,978.44 = 771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.73x = 1,978.44 × 771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.73x = 1,526,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,129.05/1,318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.27

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