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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.55, 1,829.21 and 765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.55, 1,829.21 and 765.93 is: 1,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.55 : 1,829.21 = 765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.55/1,829.21 = 765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.55x = 1,829.21 × 765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.55x = 1,401,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,042.99/1,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.95

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