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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.16, 1,824.65 and 720.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.16, 1,824.65 and 720.64 is: 1,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.16 : 1,824.65 = 720.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.16/1,824.65 = 720.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.16x = 1,824.65 × 720.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.16x = 1,314,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,915.78/1,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.98

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