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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.62, 1,690.29 and 975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.62, 1,690.29 and 975.06 is: 1,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.62 : 1,690.29 = 975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.62/1,690.29 = 975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.62x = 1,690.29 × 975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.62x = 1,648,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,134.17/1,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.74

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