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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.58, 1,829.72 and 751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.58, 1,829.72 and 751.62 is: 1,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.58 : 1,829.72 = 751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.58/1,829.72 = 751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.58x = 1,829.72 × 751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.58x = 1,375,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,250.39/1,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.80

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