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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.84, 1,829.61 and 766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.84, 1,829.61 and 766.34 is: 1,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.84 : 1,829.61 = 766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.84/1,829.61 = 766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.84x = 1,829.61 × 766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.84x = 1,402,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,103.33/1,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.52

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