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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.10, 1,826.96 and 764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.10, 1,826.96 and 764.39 is: 1,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.10 : 1,826.96 = 764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.10/1,826.96 = 764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.10x = 1,826.96 × 764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.10x = 1,396,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,497.00/1,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.68

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