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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.68, 1,687.94 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.68, 1,687.94 and 751.66 is: 1,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.68 : 1,687.94 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.68/1,687.94 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.68x = 1,687.94 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.68x = 1,268,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,756.98/1,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.84

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