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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.56, 1,691.52 and 1,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.56, 1,691.52 and 1,034.88 is: 1,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.56 : 1,691.52 = 1,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.56/1,691.52 = 1,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.56x = 1,691.52 × 1,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.56x = 1,750,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,520.22/1,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.34

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