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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.33, 1,827.81 and 764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.33, 1,827.81 and 764.72 is: 1,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.33 : 1,827.81 = 764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.33/1,827.81 = 764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.33x = 1,827.81 × 764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.33x = 1,397,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,760.58/1,324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.45

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