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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.39, 1,682.98 and 747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.39, 1,682.98 and 747.46 is: 1,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.39 : 1,682.98 = 747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.39/1,682.98 = 747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.39x = 1,682.98 × 747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.39x = 1,257,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,960.47/1,219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.63

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