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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.10, 1,824.09 and 762.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.10, 1,824.09 and 762.49 is: 1,052.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.10 : 1,824.09 = 762.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.10/1,824.09 = 762.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.10x = 1,824.09 × 762.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.10x = 1,390,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,849.80/1,322.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.00

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