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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.76, 1,646.16 and 726.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.76, 1,646.16 and 726.74 is: 1,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.76 : 1,646.16 = 726.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.76/1,646.16 = 726.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.76x = 1,646.16 × 726.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.76x = 1,196,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,330.32/1,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.99

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