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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.47, 1,691.89 and 759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.47, 1,691.89 and 759.91 is: 1,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.47 : 1,691.89 = 759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.47/1,691.89 = 759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.47x = 1,691.89 × 759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.47x = 1,285,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,684.13/1,226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.28

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