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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.55, 1,643.20 and 718.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.55, 1,643.20 and 718.53 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.55 : 1,643.20 = 718.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.55/1,643.20 = 718.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.55x = 1,643.20 × 718.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.55x = 1,180,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,680.54/1,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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