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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.62, 1,784.08 and 727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.62, 1,784.08 and 727.71 is: 1,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.62 : 1,784.08 = 727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.62/1,784.08 = 727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.62x = 1,784.08 × 727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.62x = 1,298,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,292.86/1,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.43

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