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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.58, 1,829.16 and 765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.58, 1,829.16 and 765.96 is: 1,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.58 : 1,829.16 = 765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.58/1,829.16 = 765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.58x = 1,829.16 × 765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.58x = 1,401,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,063.39/1,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.94

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