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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.12, 1,692.88 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.12, 1,692.88 and 875.20 is: 1,209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.12 : 1,692.88 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.12/1,692.88 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.12x = 1,692.88 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.12x = 1,481,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,608.58/1,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.36

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