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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308, 1,962.81 and 760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308, 1,962.81 and 760.44 is: 1,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308 : 1,962.81 = 760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308/1,962.81 = 760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308x = 1,962.81 × 760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308x = 1,492,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,599.24/1,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.13

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