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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.79, 1,822.87 and 761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.79, 1,822.87 and 761.29 is: 1,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.79 : 1,822.87 = 761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.79/1,822.87 = 761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.79x = 1,822.87 × 761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.79x = 1,387,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,732.70/1,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.68

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