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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.70, 1,966.64 and 762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.70, 1,966.64 and 762.27 is: 1,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.70 : 1,966.64 = 762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.70/1,966.64 = 762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.70x = 1,966.64 × 762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.70x = 1,499,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,106.86/1,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.62

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