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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.19 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.19 and 752.46 is: 1,038.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.02 : 1,682.19 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.02/1,682.19 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.02x = 1,682.19 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.02x = 1,265,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,780.69/1,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.36

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