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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.31 and 757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.64, 1,655.31 and 757.78 is: 1,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.64 : 1,655.31 = 757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.64/1,655.31 = 757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.64x = 1,655.31 × 757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.64x = 1,254,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,360.81/1,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.61

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