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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.90, 1,647.99 and 722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.90, 1,647.99 and 722.06 is: 996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.90 : 1,647.99 = 722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.90/1,647.99 = 722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.90x = 1,647.99 × 722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.90x = 1,189,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,947.66/1,193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.69

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