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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.15, 1,823.99 and 730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.15, 1,823.99 and 730.53 is: 1,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.15 : 1,823.99 = 730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.15/1,823.99 = 730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.15x = 1,823.99 × 730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.15x = 1,332,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,475.76/1,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.85

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