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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.20, 1,694.61 and 755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.20, 1,694.61 and 755.94 is: 1,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.20 : 1,694.61 = 755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.20/1,694.61 = 755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.20x = 1,694.61 × 755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.20x = 1,281,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,023.48/1,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.01

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