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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.77, 1,965.90 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.77, 1,965.90 and 763.29 is: 1,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.77 : 1,965.90 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.77/1,965.90 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.77x = 1,965.90 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.77x = 1,500,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,551.81/1,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.04

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