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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.01, 1,824.27 and 762.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.01, 1,824.27 and 762.45 is: 1,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.01 : 1,824.27 = 762.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.01/1,824.27 = 762.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.01x = 1,824.27 × 762.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.01x = 1,390,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,914.66/1,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.12

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