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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.50, 1,640.13 and 722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.50, 1,640.13 and 722.75 is: 997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.50 : 1,640.13 = 722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.50/1,640.13 = 722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.50x = 1,640.13 × 722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.50x = 1,185,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,403.96/1,188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.40

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