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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.31, 1,966.59 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.31, 1,966.59 and 761.73 is: 1,143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.31 : 1,966.59 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.31/1,966.59 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.31x = 1,966.59 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.31x = 1,498,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,010.60/1,310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.25

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