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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.71, 1,817.39 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.71, 1,817.39 and 750.71 is: 1,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.71 : 1,817.39 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.71/1,817.39 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.71x = 1,817.39 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.71x = 1,364,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,332.85/1,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.03

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