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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.47, 1,823.79 and 753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.47, 1,823.79 and 753.54 is: 1,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.47 : 1,823.79 = 753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.47/1,823.79 = 753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.47x = 1,823.79 × 753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.47x = 1,374,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,298.72/1,216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.74

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