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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.85, 1,827.15 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.85, 1,827.15 and 764.24 is: 1,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.85 : 1,827.15 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.85/1,827.15 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.85x = 1,827.15 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.85x = 1,396,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,381.12/1,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.79

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