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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.12, 1,926.11 and 762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.12, 1,926.11 and 762.50 is: 1,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.12 : 1,926.11 = 762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.12/1,926.11 = 762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.12x = 1,926.11 × 762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.12x = 1,468,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,645.43/1,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.70

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