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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,221.90 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,221.90 and 752.20 is: 1,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,221.90 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,221.90 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,221.90 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 919,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,113.18/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.30

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