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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.17, 1,827.50 and 764.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.17, 1,827.50 and 764.81 is: 1,055.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.17 : 1,827.50 = 764.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.17/1,827.50 = 764.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.17x = 1,827.50 × 764.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.17x = 1,397,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,684.17/1,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.52

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