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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.02, 1,648.35 and 752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.02, 1,648.35 and 752.13 is: 1,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.02 : 1,648.35 = 752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.02/1,648.35 = 752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.02x = 1,648.35 × 752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.02x = 1,239,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,773.49/1,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.45

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