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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.88, 1,643.34 and 726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.88, 1,643.34 and 726.04 is: 1,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.88 : 1,643.34 = 726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.88/1,643.34 = 726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.88x = 1,643.34 × 726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.88x = 1,193,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,130.57/1,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.05

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