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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.81, 1,828.27 and 765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.81, 1,828.27 and 765.22 is: 1,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.81 : 1,828.27 = 765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.81/1,828.27 = 765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.81x = 1,828.27 × 765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.81x = 1,399,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,033.73/1,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.03

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