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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.96, 1,652.49 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.96, 1,652.49 and 755.09 is: 1,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.96 : 1,652.49 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.96/1,652.49 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.96x = 1,652.49 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.96x = 1,247,770.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,770.41/1,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.58

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