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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.54, 1,827.63 and 765.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.54, 1,827.63 and 765.03 is: 1,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.54 : 1,827.63 = 765.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.54/1,827.63 = 765.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.54x = 1,827.63 × 765.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.54x = 1,398,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,191.78/1,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.61

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