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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.88, 1,689.12 and 752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.88, 1,689.12 and 752.07 is: 1,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.88 : 1,689.12 = 752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.88/1,689.12 = 752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.88x = 1,689.12 × 752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.88x = 1,270,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,336.48/1,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.96

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