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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.04, 1,654.94 and 757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.04, 1,654.94 and 757.54 is: 1,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.04 : 1,654.94 = 757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.04/1,654.94 = 757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.04x = 1,654.94 × 757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.04x = 1,253,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,683.25/1,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.57

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