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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.83, 1,653.21 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.83, 1,653.21 and 755.39 is: 1,042.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.83 : 1,653.21 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.83/1,653.21 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.83x = 1,653.21 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.83x = 1,248,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,810.04/1,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.56

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