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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.82, 1,967.92 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.82, 1,967.92 and 763.72 is: 1,145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.82 : 1,967.92 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.82/1,967.92 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.82x = 1,967.92 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.82x = 1,502,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,939.86/1,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.69

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