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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,829.70 and 758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,829.70 and 758.64 is: 1,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,829.70 = 758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,829.70 = 758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,829.70 × 758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 1,388,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,083.61/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.91

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