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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.93, 1,829.56 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.93, 1,829.56 and 766.47 is: 1,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.93 : 1,829.56 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.93/1,829.56 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.93x = 1,829.56 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.93x = 1,402,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,299.02/1,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.60

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