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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.69, 1,644.72 and 713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.69, 1,644.72 and 713.11 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.69 : 1,644.72 = 713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.69/1,644.72 = 713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.69x = 1,644.72 × 713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.69x = 1,172,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,866.28/1,191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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