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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,639.81 and 716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,639.81 and 716.18 is: 988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,639.81 = 716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,639.81 = 716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,639.81 × 716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 1,174,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,395.29/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.33

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