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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.19, 1,828.71 and 735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.19, 1,828.71 and 735.21 is: 1,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.19 : 1,828.71 = 735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.19/1,828.71 = 735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.19x = 1,828.71 × 735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.19x = 1,344,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,485.88/1,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.77

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