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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.79, 1,828.02 and 765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.79, 1,828.02 and 765.13 is: 1,055.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.79 : 1,828.02 = 765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.79/1,828.02 = 765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.79x = 1,828.02 × 765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.79x = 1,398,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,670.37/1,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.77

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