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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.44, 1,827.36 and 756.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.44, 1,827.36 and 756.56 is: 1,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.44 : 1,827.36 = 756.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.44/1,827.36 = 756.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.44x = 1,827.36 × 756.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.44x = 1,382,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,507.48/1,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.65

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