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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.03, 1,232.19 and 747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.03, 1,232.19 and 747.35 is: 1,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.03 : 1,232.19 = 747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.03/1,232.19 = 747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.03x = 1,232.19 × 747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.03x = 920,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,871.04/819.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.34

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