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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.14, 1,649.08 and 752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.14, 1,649.08 and 752.26 is: 1,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.14 : 1,649.08 = 752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.14/1,649.08 = 752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.14x = 1,649.08 × 752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.14x = 1,240,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,536.92/1,195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.98

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