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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.62, 1,654.80 and 751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.62, 1,654.80 and 751.79 is: 1,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.62 : 1,654.80 = 751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.62/1,654.80 = 751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.62x = 1,654.80 × 751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.62x = 1,244,066.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,066.23/1,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.05

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