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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.27, 1,864.86 and 756.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.27, 1,864.86 and 756.19 is: 1,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.27 : 1,864.86 = 756.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.27/1,864.86 = 756.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.27x = 1,864.86 × 756.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.27x = 1,410,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,188.48/1,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.26

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