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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.18 and 753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.04, 1,683.18 and 753.48 is: 1,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.04 : 1,683.18 = 753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.04/1,683.18 = 753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.04x = 1,683.18 × 753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.04x = 1,268,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,242.47/1,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.51

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