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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.31, 1,828.71 and 765.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.31, 1,828.71 and 765.83 is: 1,056.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.31 : 1,828.71 = 765.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.31/1,828.71 = 765.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.31x = 1,828.71 × 765.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.31x = 1,400,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,471.84/1,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.71

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