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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.76, 1,639.90 and 722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.76, 1,639.90 and 722.82 is: 997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.76 : 1,639.90 = 722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.76/1,639.90 = 722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.76x = 1,639.90 × 722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.76x = 1,185,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,352.52/1,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.97

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