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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.32, 1,649.08 and 753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.32, 1,649.08 and 753.28 is: 1,040.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.32 : 1,649.08 = 753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.32/1,649.08 = 753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.32x = 1,649.08 × 753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.32x = 1,242,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,218.98/1,194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.11

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