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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.46, 1,816.79 and 749.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.46, 1,816.79 and 749.12 is: 1,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.46 : 1,816.79 = 749.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.46/1,816.79 = 749.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.46x = 1,816.79 × 749.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.46x = 1,360,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,980.90/1,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.35

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