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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.94, 1,981.44 and 772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.94, 1,981.44 and 772.52 is: 1,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.94 : 1,981.44 = 772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.94/1,981.44 = 772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.94x = 1,981.44 × 772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.94x = 1,530,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,702.03/1,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.68

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