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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.08, 1,642.40 and 666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.08, 1,642.40 and 666.10 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.08 : 1,642.40 = 666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.08/1,642.40 = 666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.08x = 1,642.40 × 666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.08x = 1,094,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,002.64/1,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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