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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.44, 1,965.04 and 762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.44, 1,965.04 and 762.77 is: 1,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.44 : 1,965.04 = 762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.44/1,965.04 = 762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.44x = 1,965.04 × 762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.44x = 1,498,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,873.56/1,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.79

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