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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.92, 1,682.02 and 753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.92, 1,682.02 and 753 is: 1,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.92 : 1,682.02 = 753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.92/1,682.02 = 753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.92x = 1,682.02 × 753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.92x = 1,266,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,561.06/1,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.08

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