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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.27, 1,646.88 and 721.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.27, 1,646.88 and 721.19 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.27 : 1,646.88 = 721.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.27/1,646.88 = 721.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.27x = 1,646.88 × 721.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.27x = 1,187,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,713.39/1,193.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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