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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.53, 1,692.11 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.53, 1,692.11 and 754.05 is: 1,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.53 : 1,692.11 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.53/1,692.11 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.53x = 1,692.11 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.53x = 1,275,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,936.01/1,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.13

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