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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.18, 1,823.23 and 761.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.18, 1,823.23 and 761.65 is: 1,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.18 : 1,823.23 = 761.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.18/1,823.23 = 761.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.18x = 1,823.23 × 761.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.18x = 1,388,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,659.95/1,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.07

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