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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.57, 1,648.71 and 752.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.57, 1,648.71 and 752.61 is: 1,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.57 : 1,648.71 = 752.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.57/1,648.71 = 752.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.57x = 1,648.71 × 752.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.57x = 1,240,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,835.63/1,194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.73

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