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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.48, 1,682.33 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.48, 1,682.33 and 747.21 is: 1,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.48 : 1,682.33 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.48/1,682.33 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.48x = 1,682.33 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.48x = 1,257,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,053.80/1,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.81

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