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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.44, 1,688.52 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.44, 1,688.52 and 757.84 is: 1,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.44 : 1,688.52 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.44/1,688.52 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.44x = 1,688.52 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.44x = 1,279,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,628.00/1,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.93

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