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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.33, 1,604.32 and 719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.33, 1,604.32 and 719.98 is: 993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.33 : 1,604.32 = 719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.33/1,604.32 = 719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.33x = 1,604.32 × 719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.33x = 1,155,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,078.31/1,162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.76

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