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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.18, 1,783.04 and 996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.18, 1,783.04 and 996.43 is: 1,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.18 : 1,783.04 = 996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.18/1,783.04 = 996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.18x = 1,783.04 × 996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.18x = 1,776,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,665.63/1,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.78

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