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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.21, 1,820.69 and 759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.21, 1,820.69 and 759.69 is: 1,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.21 : 1,820.69 = 759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.21/1,820.69 = 759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.21x = 1,820.69 × 759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.21x = 1,383,156.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,156.19/1,319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.48

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