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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.20, 1,654.68 and 757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.20, 1,654.68 and 757.70 is: 1,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.20 : 1,654.68 = 757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.20/1,654.68 = 757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.20x = 1,654.68 × 757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.20x = 1,253,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,751.04/1,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.49

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