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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.02, 1,691.42 and 753.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.02, 1,691.42 and 753.55 is: 1,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.02 : 1,691.42 = 753.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.02/1,691.42 = 753.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.02x = 1,691.42 × 753.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.02x = 1,274,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,571.06/1,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.45

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