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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.37, 1,694.65 and 756.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.37, 1,694.65 and 756.13 is: 1,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.37 : 1,694.65 = 756.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.37/1,694.65 = 756.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.37x = 1,694.65 × 756.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.37x = 1,281,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,370.65/1,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.15

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