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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.47, 1,813.80 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.47, 1,813.80 and 746.55 is: 1,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.47 : 1,813.80 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.47/1,813.80 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.47x = 1,813.80 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.47x = 1,354,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,095.19/1,209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.58

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