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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.49, 1,644.43 and 719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.49, 1,644.43 and 719.73 is: 993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.49 : 1,644.43 = 719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.49/1,644.43 = 719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.49x = 1,644.43 × 719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.49x = 1,183,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,545.60/1,191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.33

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