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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.88, 1,679.22 and 752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.88, 1,679.22 and 752.04 is: 1,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.88 : 1,679.22 = 752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.88/1,679.22 = 752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.88x = 1,679.22 × 752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.88x = 1,262,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,840.61/1,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.92

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