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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.90, 1,639.71 and 716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.90, 1,639.71 and 716.06 is: 988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.90 : 1,639.71 = 716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.90/1,639.71 = 716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.90x = 1,639.71 × 716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.90x = 1,174,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,130.74/1,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.41

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