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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.80, 1,653.07 and 749.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.80, 1,653.07 and 749.99 is: 1,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.80 : 1,653.07 = 749.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.80/1,653.07 = 749.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.80x = 1,653.07 × 749.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.80x = 1,239,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,777.70/1,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.05

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