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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.49, 1,826.42 and 763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.49, 1,826.42 and 763.96 is: 1,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.49 : 1,826.42 = 763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.49/1,826.42 = 763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.49x = 1,826.42 × 763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.49x = 1,395,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,308.17/1,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.26

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