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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.16, 1,642.42 and 666.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.16, 1,642.42 and 666.29 is: 919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.16 : 1,642.42 = 666.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.16/1,642.42 = 666.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.16x = 1,642.42 × 666.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.16x = 1,094,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,328.02/1,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.48

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