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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.63, 1,965.31 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.63, 1,965.31 and 762.98 is: 1,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.63 : 1,965.31 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.63/1,965.31 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.63x = 1,965.31 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.63x = 1,499,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,492.22/1,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.10

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