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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.79, 1,823.99 and 762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.79, 1,823.99 and 762.35 is: 1,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.79 : 1,823.99 = 762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.79/1,823.99 = 762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.79x = 1,823.99 × 762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.79x = 1,390,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,505.84/1,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.99

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