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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644 and 719.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.98, 1,644 and 719.38 is: 992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.98 : 1,644 = 719.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.98/1,644 = 719.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.98x = 1,644 × 719.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.98x = 1,182,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,660.72/1,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.18

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