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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.97, 1,829.52 and 766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.97, 1,829.52 and 766.35 is: 1,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.97 : 1,829.52 = 766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.97/1,829.52 = 766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.97x = 1,829.52 × 766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.97x = 1,402,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,052.65/1,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.38

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