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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,219.86 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,219.86 and 751.28 is: 1,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,219.86 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,219.86 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,219.86 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 916,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,450.32/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.16

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