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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.05, 1,965.94 and 763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.05, 1,965.94 and 763.40 is: 1,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.05 : 1,965.94 = 763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.05/1,965.94 = 763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.05x = 1,965.94 × 763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.05x = 1,500,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,798.60/1,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.73

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