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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.20, 1,964.22 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.20, 1,964.22 and 762.23 is: 1,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.20 : 1,964.22 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.20/1,964.22 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.20x = 1,964.22 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.20x = 1,497,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,187.41/1,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.85

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