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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.54, 1,823.83 and 762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.54, 1,823.83 and 762.03 is: 1,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.54 : 1,823.83 = 762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.54/1,823.83 = 762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.54x = 1,823.83 × 762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.54x = 1,389,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,817.47/1,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.66

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