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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.52, 1,825.35 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.52, 1,825.35 and 755.20 is: 1,131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.52 : 1,825.35 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.52/1,825.35 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.52x = 1,825.35 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.52x = 1,378,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,504.32/1,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.29

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