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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.84, 1,963.84 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.84, 1,963.84 and 762.02 is: 1,141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.84 : 1,963.84 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.84/1,963.84 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.84x = 1,963.84 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.84x = 1,496,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,485.36/1,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.62

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