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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.76, 1,695.84 and 756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.76, 1,695.84 and 756.74 is: 1,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.76 : 1,695.84 = 756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.76/1,695.84 = 756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.76x = 1,695.84 × 756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.76x = 1,283,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,309.96/1,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.39

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