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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.10, 1,640.30 and 816.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.10, 1,640.30 and 816.42 is: 1,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.10 : 1,640.30 = 816.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.10/1,640.30 = 816.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.10x = 1,640.30 × 816.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.10x = 1,339,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,173.73/1,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.26

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