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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.38, 1,823.45 and 761.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.38, 1,823.45 and 761.95 is: 1,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.38 : 1,823.45 = 761.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.38/1,823.45 = 761.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.38x = 1,823.45 × 761.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.38x = 1,389,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,369.36/1,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.45

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