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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.02, 1,642.08 and 717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.02, 1,642.08 and 717.76 is: 990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.02 : 1,642.08 = 717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.02/1,642.08 = 717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.02x = 1,642.08 × 717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.02x = 1,178,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,619.34/1,190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.42

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