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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.44, 1,827.70 and 764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.44, 1,827.70 and 764.92 is: 1,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.44 : 1,827.70 = 764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.44/1,827.70 = 764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.44x = 1,827.70 × 764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.44x = 1,398,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,044.28/1,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.57

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