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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.35, 1,825.01 and 762.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.35, 1,825.01 and 762.82 is: 1,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.35 : 1,825.01 = 762.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.35/1,825.01 = 762.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.35x = 1,825.01 × 762.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.35x = 1,392,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,158.88/1,322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.79

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