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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.48, 1,691.68 and 760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.48, 1,691.68 and 760.96 is: 1,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.48 : 1,691.68 = 760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.48/1,691.68 = 760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.48x = 1,691.68 × 760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.48x = 1,287,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,300.81/1,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.59

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