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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.94, 1,828.38 and 765.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.94, 1,828.38 and 765.41 is: 1,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.94 : 1,828.38 = 765.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.94/1,828.38 = 765.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.94x = 1,828.38 × 765.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.94x = 1,399,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,451.19/1,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.24

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