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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,820.70 and 753.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,820.70 and 753.45 is: 1,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,820.70 = 753.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,820.70 = 753.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,820.70 × 753.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,371,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,806.42/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.54

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