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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.71, 1,645.63 and 720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.71, 1,645.63 and 720.24 is: 993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.71 : 1,645.63 = 720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.71/1,645.63 = 720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.71x = 1,645.63 × 720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.71x = 1,185,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,248.55/1,192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.74

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