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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.06, 1,962.98 and 761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.06, 1,962.98 and 761.41 is: 1,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.06 : 1,962.98 = 761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.06/1,962.98 = 761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.06x = 1,962.98 × 761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.06x = 1,494,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,632.60/1,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.76

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