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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.84, 1,826.96 and 764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.84, 1,826.96 and 764.40 is: 1,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.84 : 1,826.96 = 764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.84/1,826.96 = 764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.84x = 1,826.96 × 764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.84x = 1,396,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,528.22/1,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.91

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