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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.92, 1,680.64 and 752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.92, 1,680.64 and 752 is: 1,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.92 : 1,680.64 = 752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.92/1,680.64 = 752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.92x = 1,680.64 × 752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.92x = 1,263,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,841.28/1,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.70

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