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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.78, 1,652.21 and 724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.78, 1,652.21 and 724.76 is: 1,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.78 : 1,652.21 = 724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.78/1,652.21 = 724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.78x = 1,652.21 × 724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.78x = 1,197,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,452.10/1,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.56

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