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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.71, 1,830.46 and 766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.71, 1,830.46 and 766.98 is: 1,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.71 : 1,830.46 = 766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.71/1,830.46 = 766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.71x = 1,830.46 × 766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.71x = 1,403,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,926.21/1,326.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.20

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