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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190, 1,642.92 and 776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190, 1,642.92 and 776.72 is: 1,072.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190 : 1,642.92 = 776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190/1,642.92 = 776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190x = 1,642.92 × 776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190x = 1,276,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,088.82/1,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.34

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