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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.43, 1,687.10 and 750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.43, 1,687.10 and 750.23 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.43 : 1,687.10 = 750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.43/1,687.10 = 750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.43x = 1,687.10 × 750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.43x = 1,265,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,700.85/1,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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