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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.92, 1,691.79 and 753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.92, 1,691.79 and 753.63 is: 1,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.92 : 1,691.79 = 753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.92/1,691.79 = 753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.92x = 1,691.79 × 753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.92x = 1,274,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,983.70/1,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.02

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