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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.72, 1,829.36 and 766.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.72, 1,829.36 and 766.37 is: 1,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.72 : 1,829.36 = 766.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.72/1,829.36 = 766.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.72x = 1,829.36 × 766.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.72x = 1,401,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,963.38/1,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.51

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