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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.98, 1,829.96 and 766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.98, 1,829.96 and 766.46 is: 1,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.98 : 1,829.96 = 766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.98/1,829.96 = 766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.98x = 1,829.96 × 766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.98x = 1,402,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,591.14/1,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.78

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