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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.63, 1,827.52 and 765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.63, 1,827.52 and 765.09 is: 1,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.63 : 1,827.52 = 765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.63/1,827.52 = 765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.63x = 1,827.52 × 765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.63x = 1,398,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,217.28/1,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.55

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