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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.48, 1,829.14 and 765.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.48, 1,829.14 and 765.94 is: 1,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.48 : 1,829.14 = 765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.48/1,829.14 = 765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.48x = 1,829.14 × 765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.48x = 1,401,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,011.49/1,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.98

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