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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,227.96 and 751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,227.96 and 751.01 is: 1,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,227.96 = 751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,227.96 = 751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,227.96 × 751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 922,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,204.10/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.69

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