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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.92, 1,693.18 and 754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.92, 1,693.18 and 754.64 is: 1,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.92 : 1,693.18 = 754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.92/1,693.18 = 754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.92x = 1,693.18 × 754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.92x = 1,277,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,741.36/1,226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.42

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