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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.34, 1,649.10 and 775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.34, 1,649.10 and 775.76 is: 1,070.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.34 : 1,649.10 = 775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.34/1,649.10 = 775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.34x = 1,649.10 × 775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.34x = 1,279,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,305.82/1,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.24

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