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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.81, 1,947.69 and 752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.81, 1,947.69 and 752.25 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.81 : 1,947.69 = 752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.81/1,947.69 = 752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.81x = 1,947.69 × 752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.81x = 1,465,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,149.80/1,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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