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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.35, 1,691.73 and 760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.35, 1,691.73 and 760.41 is: 1,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.35 : 1,691.73 = 760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.35/1,691.73 = 760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.35x = 1,691.73 × 760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.35x = 1,286,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,408.41/1,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.83

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