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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.11, 1,640.78 and 976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.11, 1,640.78 and 976.64 is: 1,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.11 : 1,640.78 = 976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.11/1,640.78 = 976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.11x = 1,640.78 × 976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.11x = 1,602,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,450.60/1,190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.48

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