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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.23, 1,639.73 and 716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.23, 1,639.73 and 716.41 is: 988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.23 : 1,639.73 = 716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.23/1,639.73 = 716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.23x = 1,639.73 × 716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.23x = 1,174,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,718.97/1,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.63

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