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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.06, 1,824.45 and 755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.06, 1,824.45 and 755.95 is: 1,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.06 : 1,824.45 = 755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.06/1,824.45 = 755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.06x = 1,824.45 × 755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.06x = 1,379,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,192.98/1,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.29

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