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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.61, 1,682.95 and 747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.61, 1,682.95 and 747.30 is: 1,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.61 : 1,682.95 = 747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.61/1,682.95 = 747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.61x = 1,682.95 × 747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.61x = 1,257,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,668.54/1,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.21

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