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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.31, 1,692.17 and 754.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.31, 1,692.17 and 754.23 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.31 : 1,692.17 = 754.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.31/1,692.17 = 754.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.31x = 1,692.17 × 754.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.31x = 1,276,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,285.51/1,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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