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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.63, 1,692.86 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.63, 1,692.86 and 754.84 is: 1,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.63 : 1,692.86 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.63/1,692.86 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.63x = 1,692.86 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.63x = 1,277,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,832.57/1,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.74

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