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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.08, 1,829.98 and 766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.08, 1,829.98 and 766.51 is: 1,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.08 : 1,829.98 = 766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.08/1,829.98 = 766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.08x = 1,829.98 × 766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.08x = 1,402,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,697.97/1,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.78

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