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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.45, 1,686.86 and 750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.45, 1,686.86 and 750.13 is: 1,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.45 : 1,686.86 = 750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.45/1,686.86 = 750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.45x = 1,686.86 × 750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.45x = 1,265,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,364.29/1,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.11

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