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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.81, 1,823.12 and 761.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.81, 1,823.12 and 761.65 is: 1,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.81 : 1,823.12 = 761.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.81/1,823.12 = 761.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.81x = 1,823.12 × 761.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.81x = 1,388,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,570.98/1,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.31

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