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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.42, 1,829.09 and 765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.42, 1,829.09 and 765.78 is: 1,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.42 : 1,829.09 = 765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.42/1,829.09 = 765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.42x = 1,829.09 × 765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.42x = 1,400,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,676.71/1,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.78

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