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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.49, 1,823.69 and 761.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.49, 1,823.69 and 761.99 is: 1,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.49 : 1,823.69 = 761.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.49/1,823.69 = 761.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.49x = 1,823.69 × 761.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.49x = 1,389,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,629.73/1,321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.56

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