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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.06, 1,821.44 and 760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.06, 1,821.44 and 760.44 is: 1,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.06 : 1,821.44 = 760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.06/1,821.44 = 760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.06x = 1,821.44 × 760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.06x = 1,385,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,095.83/1,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.27

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