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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.75, 1,829.72 and 766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.75, 1,829.72 and 766.10 is: 1,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.75 : 1,829.72 = 766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.75/1,829.72 = 766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.75x = 1,829.72 × 766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.75x = 1,401,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,754.98/1,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.33

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