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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.10 and 760.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.10 and 760.40 is: 1,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.67 : 1,829.10 = 760.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.67/1,829.10 = 760.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.67x = 1,829.10 × 760.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.67x = 1,390,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,847.64/1,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.35

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