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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.48, 1,826.72 and 772.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.48, 1,826.72 and 772.16 is: 1,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.48 : 1,826.72 = 772.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.48/1,826.72 = 772.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.48x = 1,826.72 × 772.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.48x = 1,410,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,520.12/1,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.96

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