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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.05, 1,649.96 and 747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.05, 1,649.96 and 747.60 is: 1,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.05 : 1,649.96 = 747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.05/1,649.96 = 747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.05x = 1,649.96 × 747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.05x = 1,233,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,510.10/1,195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.18

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