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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644 and 725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.52, 1,644 and 725.44 is: 1,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.52 : 1,644 = 725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.52/1,644 = 725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.52x = 1,644 × 725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.52x = 1,192,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,623.36/1,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.93

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