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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.74, 1,655.90 and 758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.74, 1,655.90 and 758.23 is: 1,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.74 : 1,655.90 = 758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.74/1,655.90 = 758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.74x = 1,655.90 × 758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.74x = 1,255,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,553.06/1,199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.52

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