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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.39, 1,652.20 and 755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.39, 1,652.20 and 755.53 is: 1,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.39 : 1,652.20 = 755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.39/1,652.20 = 755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.39x = 1,652.20 × 755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.39x = 1,248,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,286.67/1,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.51

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