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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.77, 1,965.52 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.77, 1,965.52 and 763.08 is: 1,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.77 : 1,965.52 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.77/1,965.52 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.77x = 1,965.52 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.77x = 1,499,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,849.00/1,310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.25

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