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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.11, 1,639.62 and 716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.11, 1,639.62 and 716.02 is: 988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.11 : 1,639.62 = 716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.11/1,639.62 = 716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.11x = 1,639.62 × 716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.11x = 1,173,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,996.61/1,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.12

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