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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.88, 1,648.59 and 775.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.88, 1,648.59 and 775.25 is: 1,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.88 : 1,648.59 = 775.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.88/1,648.59 = 775.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.88x = 1,648.59 × 775.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.88x = 1,278,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,061.15/1,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.62

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