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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.28, 1,651.98 and 755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.28, 1,651.98 and 755.02 is: 1,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.28 : 1,651.98 = 755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.28/1,651.98 = 755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.28x = 1,651.98 × 755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.28x = 1,247,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,277.94/1,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.76

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