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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.93, 1,819.94 and 746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.93, 1,819.94 and 746.12 is: 1,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.93 : 1,819.94 = 746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.93/1,819.94 = 746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.93x = 1,819.94 × 746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.93x = 1,357,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,880.80/1,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.43

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