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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.73, 1,824.95 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.73, 1,824.95 and 763.12 is: 1,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.73 : 1,824.95 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.73/1,824.95 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.73x = 1,824.95 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.73x = 1,392,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,652.03/1,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.87

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