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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.86, 1,829.41 and 766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.86, 1,829.41 and 766.20 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.86 : 1,829.41 = 766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.86/1,829.41 = 766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.86x = 1,829.41 × 766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.86x = 1,401,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,693.94/1,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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