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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.43, 1,783.26 and 726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.43, 1,783.26 and 726.84 is: 1,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.43 : 1,783.26 = 726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.43/1,783.26 = 726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.43x = 1,783.26 × 726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.43x = 1,296,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,144.70/1,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.80

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