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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.75, 1,691.54 and 673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.75, 1,691.54 and 673.75 is: 929.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.75 : 1,691.54 = 673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.75/1,691.54 = 673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.75x = 1,691.54 × 673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.75x = 1,139,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,675.08/1,225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.78

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