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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.75, 1,641.86 and 724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.75, 1,641.86 and 724.09 is: 999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.75 : 1,641.86 = 724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.75/1,641.86 = 724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.75x = 1,641.86 × 724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.75x = 1,188,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,854.41/1,189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.25

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