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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.56, 1,823.80 and 762.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.56, 1,823.80 and 762.22 is: 1,051.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.56 : 1,823.80 = 762.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.56/1,823.80 = 762.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.56x = 1,823.80 × 762.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.56x = 1,390,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,136.84/1,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.89

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