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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.08, 1,820.39 and 759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.08, 1,820.39 and 759.64 is: 1,048.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.08 : 1,820.39 = 759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.08/1,820.39 = 759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.08x = 1,820.39 × 759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.08x = 1,382,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,836.42/1,319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.33

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