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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.56, 1,966.52 and 763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.56, 1,966.52 and 763.24 is: 1,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.56 : 1,966.52 = 763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.56/1,966.52 = 763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.56x = 1,966.52 × 763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.56x = 1,500,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,926.72/1,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.26

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