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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.41, 1,639.66 and 716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.41, 1,639.66 and 716.08 is: 987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.41 : 1,639.66 = 716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.41/1,639.66 = 716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.41x = 1,639.66 × 716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.41x = 1,174,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,123.63/1,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.98

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