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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.97, 1,824.32 and 762.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.97, 1,824.32 and 762.43 is: 1,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.97 : 1,824.32 = 762.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.97/1,824.32 = 762.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.97x = 1,824.32 × 762.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.97x = 1,390,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,920.86/1,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.16

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