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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.50, 1,639.85 and 716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.50, 1,639.85 and 716.27 is: 988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.50 : 1,639.85 = 716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.50/1,639.85 = 716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.50x = 1,639.85 × 716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.50x = 1,174,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,563.58/1,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.28

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