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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.38, 1,826.50 and 756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.38, 1,826.50 and 756.22 is: 1,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.38 : 1,826.50 = 756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.38/1,826.50 = 756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.38x = 1,826.50 × 756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.38x = 1,381,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,235.83/1,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.72

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