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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.88, 1,824.25 and 762.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.88, 1,824.25 and 762.47 is: 1,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.88 : 1,824.25 = 762.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.88/1,824.25 = 762.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.88x = 1,824.25 × 762.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.88x = 1,390,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,935.90/1,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.24

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