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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.15, 1,834.40 and 762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.15, 1,834.40 and 762.21 is: 1,051.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.15 : 1,834.40 = 762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.15/1,834.40 = 762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.15x = 1,834.40 × 762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.15x = 1,398,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,190.31/1,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.94

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