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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,225.23 and 750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,225.23 and 750.16 is: 1,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,225.23 = 750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,225.23 = 750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,225.23 × 750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 919,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,117.26/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.80

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