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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.58, 1,648.12 and 775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.58, 1,648.12 and 775.46 is: 1,069.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.58 : 1,648.12 = 775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.58/1,648.12 = 775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.58x = 1,648.12 × 775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.58x = 1,278,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,051.14/1,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.87

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