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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.56, 1,641.87 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.56, 1,641.87 and 747.21 is: 1,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.56 : 1,641.87 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.56/1,641.87 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.56x = 1,641.87 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.56x = 1,226,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,821.68/1,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.32

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