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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.62, 1,641.57 and 724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.62, 1,641.57 and 724.02 is: 999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.62 : 1,641.57 = 724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.62/1,641.57 = 724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.62x = 1,641.57 × 724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.62x = 1,188,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,529.51/1,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.08

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