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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.43, 1,865.18 and 753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.43, 1,865.18 and 753.18 is: 1,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.43 : 1,865.18 = 753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.43/1,865.18 = 753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.43x = 1,865.18 × 753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.43x = 1,404,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,816.27/1,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.79

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