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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.20, 1,621.20 and 759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.20, 1,621.20 and 759.20 is: 1,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.20 : 1,621.20 = 759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.20/1,621.20 = 759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.20x = 1,621.20 × 759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.20x = 1,230,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,815.04/1,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.28

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