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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.52, 1,685.16 and 755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.52, 1,685.16 and 755.68 is: 1,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.52 : 1,685.16 = 755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.52/1,685.16 = 755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.52x = 1,685.16 × 755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.52x = 1,273,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,441.71/1,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.51

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