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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.15, 1,926.84 and 762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.15, 1,926.84 and 762.25 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.15 : 1,926.84 = 762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.15/1,926.84 = 762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.15x = 1,926.84 × 762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.15x = 1,468,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,720.34/1,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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