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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.50, 1,691.28 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.50, 1,691.28 and 759.84 is: 1,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.50 : 1,691.28 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.50/1,691.28 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.50x = 1,691.28 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.50x = 1,285,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,102.20/1,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.64

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