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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.83, 1,826.16 and 756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.83, 1,826.16 and 756.12 is: 1,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.83 : 1,826.16 = 756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.83/1,826.16 = 756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.83x = 1,826.16 × 756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.83x = 1,380,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,800.66/1,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.96

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