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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.28, 1,646.40 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.28, 1,646.40 and 750.96 is: 1,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.28 : 1,646.40 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.28/1,646.40 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.28x = 1,646.40 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.28x = 1,236,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,380.54/1,193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.12

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