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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316, 1,816.08 and 764.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316, 1,816.08 and 764.32 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316 : 1,816.08 = 764.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316/1,816.08 = 764.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316x = 1,816.08 × 764.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316x = 1,388,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,066.27/1,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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