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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.76, 1,688.94 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.76, 1,688.94 and 758.10 is: 1,046.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.76 : 1,688.94 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.76/1,688.94 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.76x = 1,688.94 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.76x = 1,280,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,385.41/1,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.27

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