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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321, 1,822.98 and 769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321, 1,822.98 and 769 is: 1,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321 : 1,822.98 = 769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321/1,822.98 = 769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321x = 1,822.98 × 769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321x = 1,401,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,871.62/1,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.22

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