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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.42, 1,830.47 and 766.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.42, 1,830.47 and 766.78 is: 1,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.42 : 1,830.47 = 766.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.42/1,830.47 = 766.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.42x = 1,830.47 × 766.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.42x = 1,403,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,567.79/1,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.16

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