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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.97, 1,832.05 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.97, 1,832.05 and 758.63 is: 1,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.97 : 1,832.05 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.97/1,832.05 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.97x = 1,832.05 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.97x = 1,389,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,853.62/1,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.32

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