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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.76, 1,830.72 and 976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.76, 1,830.72 and 976.32 is: 1,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.76 : 1,830.72 = 976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.76/1,830.72 = 976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.76x = 1,830.72 × 976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.76x = 1,787,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,368.55/1,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.18

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