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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.56, 1,829.10 and 758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.56, 1,829.10 and 758.38 is: 1,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.56 : 1,829.10 = 758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.56/1,829.10 = 758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.56x = 1,829.10 × 758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.56x = 1,387,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,152.86/1,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.47

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