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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.82, 1,824.73 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.82, 1,824.73 and 753.91 is: 1,130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.82 : 1,824.73 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.82/1,824.73 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.82x = 1,824.73 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.82x = 1,375,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,675.75/1,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.55

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