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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.71, 1,822.58 and 761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.71, 1,822.58 and 761.28 is: 1,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.71 : 1,822.58 = 761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.71/1,822.58 = 761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.71x = 1,822.58 × 761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.71x = 1,387,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,489.90/1,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.56

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