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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.82, 1,640.77 and 723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.82, 1,640.77 and 723.78 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.82 : 1,640.77 = 723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.82/1,640.77 = 723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.82x = 1,640.77 × 723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.82x = 1,187,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,556.51/1,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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