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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.94, 1,818.42 and 751.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.94, 1,818.42 and 751.40 is: 1,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.94 : 1,818.42 = 751.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.94/1,818.42 = 751.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.94x = 1,818.42 × 751.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.94x = 1,366,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,360.79/1,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.35

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