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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.36, 1,652.16 and 755.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.36, 1,652.16 and 755.85 is: 1,042.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.36 : 1,652.16 = 755.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.36/1,652.16 = 755.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.36x = 1,652.16 × 755.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.36x = 1,248,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,785.14/1,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.95

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