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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.66, 1,829.67 and 766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.66, 1,829.67 and 766.49 is: 1,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.66 : 1,829.67 = 766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.66/1,829.67 = 766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.66x = 1,829.67 × 766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.66x = 1,402,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,423.76/1,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.91

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