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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,227.06 and 753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,227.06 and 753.24 is: 1,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,227.06 = 753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,227.06 = 753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,227.06 × 753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 924,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,270.67/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.63

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