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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.19, 1,691.04 and 753.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.19, 1,691.04 and 753.49 is: 1,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.19 : 1,691.04 = 753.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.19/1,691.04 = 753.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.19x = 1,691.04 × 753.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.19x = 1,274,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,182.19/1,225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.99

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