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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.60, 1,964.48 and 761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.60, 1,964.48 and 761.36 is: 1,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.60 : 1,964.48 = 761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.60/1,964.48 = 761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.60x = 1,964.48 × 761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.60x = 1,495,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,676.49/1,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.09

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