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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.06, 1,827.45 and 757.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.06, 1,827.45 and 757.95 is: 1,135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.06 : 1,827.45 = 757.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.06/1,827.45 = 757.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.06x = 1,827.45 × 757.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.06x = 1,385,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,115.73/1,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.28

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