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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.16, 1,646.82 and 727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.16, 1,646.82 and 727.68 is: 1,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.16 : 1,646.82 = 727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.16/1,646.82 = 727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.16x = 1,646.82 × 727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.16x = 1,198,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,357.98/1,193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.36

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