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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,822.96 and 761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,822.96 and 761.19 is: 1,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,822.96 = 761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,822.96 = 761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,822.96 × 761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 1,387,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,618.92/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.57

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