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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.33, 1,826.15 and 763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.33, 1,826.15 and 763.72 is: 1,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.33 : 1,826.15 = 763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.33/1,826.15 = 763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.33x = 1,826.15 × 763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.33x = 1,394,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,658.89/1,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.90

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