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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.24, 1,639.79 and 716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.24, 1,639.79 and 716.63 is: 988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.24 : 1,639.79 = 716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.24/1,639.79 = 716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.24x = 1,639.79 × 716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.24x = 1,175,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,122.71/1,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.96

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