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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.57, 1,647.33 and 751.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.57, 1,647.33 and 751.61 is: 1,037.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.57 : 1,647.33 = 751.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.57/1,647.33 = 751.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.57x = 1,647.33 × 751.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.57x = 1,238,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,141.46/1,193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.35

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