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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.03, 1,641.93 and 717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.03, 1,641.93 and 717.82 is: 990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.03 : 1,641.93 = 717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.03/1,641.93 = 717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.03x = 1,641.93 × 717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.03x = 1,178,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,610.19/1,190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.40

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