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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.94, 1,691.04 and 759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.94, 1,691.04 and 759.46 is: 1,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.94 : 1,691.04 = 759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.94/1,691.04 = 759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.94x = 1,691.04 × 759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.94x = 1,284,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,277.24/1,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.44

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