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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.97, 1,825.83 and 763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.97, 1,825.83 and 763.46 is: 1,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.97 : 1,825.83 = 763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.97/1,825.83 = 763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.97x = 1,825.83 × 763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.97x = 1,393,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,948.17/1,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.65

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