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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.82, 1,649.82 and 723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.82, 1,649.82 and 723.86 is: 998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.82 : 1,649.82 = 723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.82/1,649.82 = 723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.82x = 1,649.82 × 723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.82x = 1,194,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,230.46/1,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.67

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