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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.40, 1,647.48 and 751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.40, 1,647.48 and 751.98 is: 1,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.40 : 1,647.48 = 751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.40/1,647.48 = 751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.40x = 1,647.48 × 751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.40x = 1,238,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,872.01/1,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.10

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