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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.92, 1,690.08 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.92, 1,690.08 and 759.44 is: 1,047.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.92 : 1,690.08 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.92/1,690.08 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.92x = 1,690.08 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.92x = 1,283,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,514.36/1,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.84

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