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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.85, 1,825.77 and 763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.85, 1,825.77 and 763.24 is: 1,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.85 : 1,825.77 = 763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.85/1,825.77 = 763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.85x = 1,825.77 × 763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.85x = 1,393,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,504.41/1,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.41

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