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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.65, 1,644.48 and 725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.65, 1,644.48 and 725.90 is: 1,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.65 : 1,644.48 = 725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.65/1,644.48 = 725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.65x = 1,644.48 × 725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.65x = 1,193,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,734.20/1,191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.75

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