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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.09, 1,642.31 and 666.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.09, 1,642.31 and 666.13 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.09 : 1,642.31 = 666.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.09/1,642.31 = 666.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.09x = 1,642.31 × 666.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.09x = 1,093,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,983.75/1,190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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