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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.04, 1,649.83 and 775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.04, 1,649.83 and 775.77 is: 1,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.04 : 1,649.83 = 775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.04/1,649.83 = 775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.04x = 1,649.83 × 775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.04x = 1,279,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,888.62/1,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.00

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