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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.74, 1,819.12 and 749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.74, 1,819.12 and 749.96 is: 1,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.74 : 1,819.12 = 749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.74/1,819.12 = 749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.74x = 1,819.12 × 749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.74x = 1,364,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,267.24/1,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.95

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