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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.69, 1,682.43 and 747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.69, 1,682.43 and 747.66 is: 1,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.69 : 1,682.43 = 747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.69/1,682.43 = 747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.69x = 1,682.43 × 747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.69x = 1,257,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,885.61/1,219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.32

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