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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.83 and 762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.83 and 762.95 is: 1,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.38 : 1,824.83 = 762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.38/1,824.83 = 762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.38x = 1,824.83 × 762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.38x = 1,392,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,245.67/1,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.83

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