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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.24, 1,823.29 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.24, 1,823.29 and 761.73 is: 1,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.24 : 1,823.29 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.24/1,823.29 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.24x = 1,823.29 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.24x = 1,388,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,854.69/1,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.18

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