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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.39, 1,643.82 and 719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.39, 1,643.82 and 719.19 is: 992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.39 : 1,643.82 = 719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.39/1,643.82 = 719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.39x = 1,643.82 × 719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.39x = 1,182,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,218.91/1,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.30

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