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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188, 1,639.62 and 722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188, 1,639.62 and 722.52 is: 997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188 : 1,639.62 = 722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188/1,639.62 = 722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188x = 1,639.62 × 722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188x = 1,184,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,658.24/1,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.19

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