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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.27, 1,643.45 and 719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.27, 1,643.45 and 719.04 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.27 : 1,643.45 = 719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.27/1,643.45 = 719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.27x = 1,643.45 × 719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.27x = 1,181,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,702.69/1,191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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