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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.92, 1,656.08 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.92, 1,656.08 and 758.04 is: 1,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.92 : 1,656.08 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.92/1,656.08 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.92x = 1,656.08 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.92x = 1,255,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,374.88/1,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.22

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