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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.54, 1,639.71 and 721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.54, 1,639.71 and 721.98 is: 996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.54 : 1,639.71 = 721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.54/1,639.71 = 721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.54x = 1,639.71 × 721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.54x = 1,183,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,837.83/1,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.04

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