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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.73, 1,649.31 and 752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.73, 1,649.31 and 752.86 is: 1,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.73 : 1,649.31 = 752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.73/1,649.31 = 752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.73x = 1,649.31 × 752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.73x = 1,241,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,699.53/1,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.31

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