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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.43, 1,823.85 and 762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.43, 1,823.85 and 762.30 is: 1,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.43 : 1,823.85 = 762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.43/1,823.85 = 762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.43x = 1,823.85 × 762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.43x = 1,390,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,320.86/1,321.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.14

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