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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.76, 1,822.62 and 761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.76, 1,822.62 and 761.20 is: 1,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.76 : 1,822.62 = 761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.76/1,822.62 = 761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.76x = 1,822.62 × 761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.76x = 1,387,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,369.23/1,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.43

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