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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.08, 1,965.54 and 763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.08, 1,965.54 and 763.10 is: 1,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.08 : 1,965.54 = 763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.08/1,965.54 = 763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.08x = 1,965.54 × 763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.08x = 1,499,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,893.75/1,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.14

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