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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.74, 1,687.20 and 750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.74, 1,687.20 and 750.72 is: 1,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.74 : 1,687.20 = 750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.74/1,687.20 = 750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.74x = 1,687.20 × 750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.74x = 1,266,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,614.78/1,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.88

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