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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.81, 1,648.98 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.81, 1,648.98 and 752.70 is: 1,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.81 : 1,648.98 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.81/1,648.98 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.81x = 1,648.98 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.81x = 1,241,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,187.25/1,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.82

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