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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.52, 1,690.98 and 760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.52, 1,690.98 and 760.04 is: 1,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.52 : 1,690.98 = 760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.52/1,690.98 = 760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.52x = 1,690.98 × 760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.52x = 1,285,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,212.44/1,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.71

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