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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.92, 1,779.96 and 724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.92, 1,779.96 and 724.30 is: 1,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.92 : 1,779.96 = 724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.92/1,779.96 = 724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.92x = 1,779.96 × 724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.92x = 1,289,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,220.16/1,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.27

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