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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.56, 1,648.58 and 752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.56, 1,648.58 and 752.56 is: 1,038.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.56 : 1,648.58 = 752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.56/1,648.58 = 752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.56x = 1,648.58 × 752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.56x = 1,240,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,647.48/1,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.58

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