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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.82, 1,692.51 and 754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.82, 1,692.51 and 754.35 is: 1,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.82 : 1,692.51 = 754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.82/1,692.51 = 754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.82x = 1,692.51 × 754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.82x = 1,276,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,744.92/1,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.54

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