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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.16, 1,644.80 and 720.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.16, 1,644.80 and 720.21 is: 993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.16 : 1,644.80 = 720.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.16/1,644.80 = 720.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.16x = 1,644.80 × 720.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.16x = 1,184,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,601.41/1,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.66

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