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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184.82, 1,635.93 and 719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184.82, 1,635.93 and 719.70 is: 993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184.82 : 1,635.93 = 719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184.82/1,635.93 = 719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184.82x = 1,635.93 × 719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184.82x = 1,177,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,378.82/1,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.72

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