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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.49 and 775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.74, 1,649.49 and 775.53 is: 1,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.74 : 1,649.49 = 775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.74/1,649.49 = 775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.74x = 1,649.49 × 775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.74x = 1,279,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,228.98/1,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.82

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