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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,229.46 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,229.46 and 752.01 is: 1,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,229.46 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,229.46 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,229.46 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 924,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,566.21/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.19

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