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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.12, 1,644.91 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.12, 1,644.91 and 750.60 is: 1,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.12 : 1,644.91 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.12/1,644.91 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.12x = 1,644.91 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.12x = 1,234,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,667.57/1,192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.69

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