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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312, 1,968.81 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312, 1,968.81 and 764.44 is: 1,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312 : 1,968.81 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312/1,968.81 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312x = 1,968.81 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312x = 1,505,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,037.12/1,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.13

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