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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.55, 1,825.02 and 762.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.55, 1,825.02 and 762.93 is: 1,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.55 : 1,825.02 = 762.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.55/1,825.02 = 762.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.55x = 1,825.02 × 762.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.55x = 1,392,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,362.51/1,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.79

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