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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.12, 1,646.64 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.12, 1,646.64 and 727.52 is: 1,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.12 : 1,646.64 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.12/1,646.64 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.12x = 1,646.64 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.12x = 1,197,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,963.53/1,193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.06

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