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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.50, 1,654.38 and 757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.50, 1,654.38 and 757.24 is: 1,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.50 : 1,654.38 = 757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.50/1,654.38 = 757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.50x = 1,654.38 × 757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.50x = 1,252,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,762.71/1,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.40

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