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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.75, 1,828.24 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.75, 1,828.24 and 765.32 is: 1,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.75 : 1,828.24 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.75/1,828.24 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.75x = 1,828.24 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.75x = 1,399,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,188.64/1,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.19

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