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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.31, 1,649.67 and 753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.31, 1,649.67 and 753.20 is: 1,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.31 : 1,649.67 = 753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.31/1,649.67 = 753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.31x = 1,649.67 × 753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.31x = 1,242,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,523.20/1,195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.50

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