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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.41, 1,823.36 and 761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.41, 1,823.36 and 761.66 is: 1,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.41 : 1,823.36 = 761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.41/1,823.36 = 761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.41x = 1,823.36 × 761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.41x = 1,388,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,767.45/1,321.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.97

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