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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.44, 1,640.34 and 723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.44, 1,640.34 and 723.08 is: 998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.44 : 1,640.34 = 723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.44/1,640.34 = 723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.44x = 1,640.34 × 723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.44x = 1,186,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,097.05/1,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.03

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