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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.84, 1,646.22 and 727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.84, 1,646.22 and 727.36 is: 1,003.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.84 : 1,646.22 = 727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.84/1,646.22 = 727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.84x = 1,646.22 × 727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.84x = 1,197,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,394.58/1,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.82

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