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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.28, 1,825.92 and 763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.28, 1,825.92 and 763.78 is: 1,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.28 : 1,825.92 = 763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.28/1,825.92 = 763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.28x = 1,825.92 × 763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.28x = 1,394,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,601.18/1,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.90

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