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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.42, 1,827.63 and 764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.42, 1,827.63 and 764.84 is: 1,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.42 : 1,827.63 = 764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.42/1,827.63 = 764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.42x = 1,827.63 × 764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.42x = 1,397,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,849.10/1,324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.44

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