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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.94, 1,692.42 and 760.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.94, 1,692.42 and 760.46 is: 1,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.94 : 1,692.42 = 760.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.94/1,692.42 = 760.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.94x = 1,692.42 × 760.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.94x = 1,287,017.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,017.71/1,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.82

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