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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.17, 1,813.80 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.17, 1,813.80 and 750.20 is: 1,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.17 : 1,813.80 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.17/1,813.80 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.17x = 1,813.80 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.17x = 1,360,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,712.76/1,212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.54

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