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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.62, 1,829.59 and 766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.62, 1,829.59 and 766.01 is: 1,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.62 : 1,829.59 = 766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.62/1,829.59 = 766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.62x = 1,829.59 × 766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.62x = 1,401,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,476.60/1,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.23

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