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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.64, 1,781.34 and 726.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.64, 1,781.34 and 726.58 is: 1,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.64 : 1,781.34 = 726.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.64/1,781.34 = 726.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.64x = 1,781.34 × 726.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.64x = 1,294,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,286.02/1,188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.88

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