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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.20, 1,923.30 and 763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.20, 1,923.30 and 763.80 is: 1,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.20 : 1,923.30 = 763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.20/1,923.30 = 763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.20x = 1,923.30 × 763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.20x = 1,469,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,016.54/1,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.70

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