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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.28, 1,682.60 and 747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.28, 1,682.60 and 747.12 is: 1,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.28 : 1,682.60 = 747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.28/1,682.60 = 747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.28x = 1,682.60 × 747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.28x = 1,257,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,104.11/1,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.02

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