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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.78, 1,674.94 and 747.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.78, 1,674.94 and 747.94 is: 1,032.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.78 : 1,674.94 = 747.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.78/1,674.94 = 747.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.78x = 1,674.94 × 747.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.78x = 1,252,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,754.62/1,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.11

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