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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.48, 1,824.30 and 753.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.48, 1,824.30 and 753.56 is: 1,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.48 : 1,824.30 = 753.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.48/1,824.30 = 753.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.48x = 1,824.30 × 753.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.48x = 1,374,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,719.51/1,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.08

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