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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.34, 1,823.39 and 761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.34, 1,823.39 and 761.82 is: 1,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.34 : 1,823.39 = 761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.34/1,823.39 = 761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.34x = 1,823.39 × 761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.34x = 1,389,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,094.97/1,321.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.28

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