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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.72, 1,652.64 and 867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.72, 1,652.64 and 867.52 is: 1,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.72 : 1,652.64 = 867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.72/1,652.64 = 867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.72x = 1,652.64 × 867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.72x = 1,433,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,698.25/1,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.02

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