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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.48, 1,825.78 and 754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.48, 1,825.78 and 754.56 is: 1,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.48 : 1,825.78 = 754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.48/1,825.78 = 754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.48x = 1,825.78 × 754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.48x = 1,377,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,660.56/1,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.57

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