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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.56, 1,923.24 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.56, 1,923.24 and 762.63 is: 1,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.56 : 1,923.24 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.56/1,923.24 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.56x = 1,923.24 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.56x = 1,466,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,720.52/1,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.59

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