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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.26, 1,641.42 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.26, 1,641.42 and 723.60 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.26 : 1,641.42 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.26/1,641.42 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.26x = 1,641.42 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.26x = 1,187,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,731.51/1,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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