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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.44, 1,814.52 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.44, 1,814.52 and 750.02 is: 1,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.44 : 1,814.52 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.44/1,814.52 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.44x = 1,814.52 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.44x = 1,360,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,926.29/1,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.47

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