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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.28, 1,653.90 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.28, 1,653.90 and 750.57 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.28 : 1,653.90 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.28/1,653.90 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.28x = 1,653.90 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.28x = 1,241,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,367.72/1,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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