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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.94 and 762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.94 and 762.97 is: 1,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.38 : 1,824.94 = 762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.38/1,824.94 = 762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.38x = 1,824.94 × 762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.38x = 1,392,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,374.47/1,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.93

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