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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.87, 1,831.07 and 767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.87, 1,831.07 and 767.34 is: 1,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.87 : 1,831.07 = 767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.87/1,831.07 = 767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.87x = 1,831.07 × 767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.87x = 1,405,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,053.25/1,326.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.92

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