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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.08, 1,650.96 and 754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.08, 1,650.96 and 754.89 is: 1,041.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.08 : 1,650.96 = 754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.08/1,650.96 = 754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.08x = 1,650.96 × 754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.08x = 1,246,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,298.81/1,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.12

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