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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,228.73 and 753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,228.73 and 753.05 is: 1,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,228.73 = 753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,228.73 = 753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,228.73 × 753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 925,295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,295.13/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.90

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