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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.94, 1,828.76 and 765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.94, 1,828.76 and 765.74 is: 1,056.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.94 : 1,828.76 = 765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.94/1,828.76 = 765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.94x = 1,828.76 × 765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.94x = 1,400,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,341.71/1,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.91

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