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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.26, 1,966.26 and 763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.26, 1,966.26 and 763.59 is: 1,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.26 : 1,966.26 = 763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.26/1,966.26 = 763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.26x = 1,966.26 × 763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.26x = 1,501,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,416.47/1,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.02

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