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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,131.12 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,131.12 and 753.12 is: 1,040.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,131.12 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,131.12 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,131.12 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 851,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,859.67/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.47

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