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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.87, 1,818.36 and 750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.87, 1,818.36 and 750.47 is: 1,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.87 : 1,818.36 = 750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.87/1,818.36 = 750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.87x = 1,818.36 × 750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.87x = 1,364,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,615.54/1,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.27

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