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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.84, 1,644.74 and 719.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.84, 1,644.74 and 719.67 is: 993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.84 : 1,644.74 = 719.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.84/1,644.74 = 719.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.84x = 1,644.74 × 719.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.84x = 1,183,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,666.44/1,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.14

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