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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.82, 1,832.14 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.82, 1,832.14 and 759.27 is: 1,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.82 : 1,832.14 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.82/1,832.14 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.82x = 1,832.14 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.82x = 1,391,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,096.76/1,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.47

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