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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.03, 1,638.09 and 1,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.03, 1,638.09 and 1,049.63 is: 1,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.03 : 1,638.09 = 1,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.03/1,638.09 = 1,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.03x = 1,638.09 × 1,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.03x = 1,719,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,380.22/1,190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.83

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