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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310, 1,965.81 and 762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310, 1,965.81 and 762.44 is: 1,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310 : 1,965.81 = 762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310/1,965.81 = 762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310x = 1,965.81 × 762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310x = 1,498,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,812.18/1,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.13

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