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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.15, 1,983.18 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.15, 1,983.18 and 767.68 is: 1,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.15 : 1,983.18 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.15/1,983.18 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.15x = 1,983.18 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.15x = 1,522,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,447.62/1,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.49

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