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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.15, 1,813.73 and 746.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.15, 1,813.73 and 746.64 is: 1,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.15 : 1,813.73 = 746.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.15/1,813.73 = 746.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.15x = 1,813.73 × 746.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.15x = 1,354,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,199.63/1,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.96

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