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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.88, 1,654.02 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.88, 1,654.02 and 937.44 is: 1,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.88 : 1,654.02 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.88/1,654.02 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.88x = 1,654.02 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.88x = 1,550,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,544.51/1,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.25

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