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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.24, 1,966.08 and 761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.24, 1,966.08 and 761.60 is: 1,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.24 : 1,966.08 = 761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.24/1,966.08 = 761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.24x = 1,966.08 × 761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.24x = 1,497,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,366.53/1,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.82

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