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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.47, 1,650.32 and 753.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.47, 1,650.32 and 753.61 is: 1,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.47 : 1,650.32 = 753.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.47/1,650.32 = 753.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.47x = 1,650.32 × 753.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.47x = 1,243,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,697.66/1,195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.34

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