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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.76, 1,827.97 and 765.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.76, 1,827.97 and 765.05 is: 1,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.76 : 1,827.97 = 765.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.76/1,827.97 = 765.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.76x = 1,827.97 × 765.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.76x = 1,398,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,477.40/1,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.65

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