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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.12, 1,655.40 and 757.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.12, 1,655.40 and 757.48 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.12 : 1,655.40 = 757.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.12/1,655.40 = 757.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.12x = 1,655.40 × 757.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.12x = 1,253,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,932.39/1,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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