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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.07, 1,827.21 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.07, 1,827.21 and 764.52 is: 1,055.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.07 : 1,827.21 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.07/1,827.21 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.07x = 1,827.21 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.07x = 1,396,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,938.59/1,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.03

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