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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.15, 1,822.97 and 761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.15, 1,822.97 and 761.59 is: 1,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.15 : 1,822.97 = 761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.15/1,822.97 = 761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.15x = 1,822.97 × 761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.15x = 1,388,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,355.72/1,321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.87

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