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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.85, 1,831.14 and 767.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.85, 1,831.14 and 767.48 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.85 : 1,831.14 = 767.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.85/1,831.14 = 767.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.85x = 1,831.14 × 767.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.85x = 1,405,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,354.17/1,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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