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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190, 1,642.38 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190, 1,642.38 and 724.52 is: 999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190 : 1,642.38 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190/1,642.38 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190x = 1,642.38 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190x = 1,189,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,937.16/1,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.95

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