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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.21, 1,966.18 and 764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.21, 1,966.18 and 764.86 is: 1,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.21 : 1,966.18 = 764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.21/1,966.18 = 764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.21x = 1,966.18 × 764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.21x = 1,503,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,838.78/1,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.04

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