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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.45 and 753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.45 and 753.48 is: 1,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,649.45 = 753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,649.45 = 753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,649.45 × 753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 1,242,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,829.47/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.38

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