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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.19, 1,642.65 and 711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.19, 1,642.65 and 711.61 is: 982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.19 : 1,642.65 = 711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.19/1,642.65 = 711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.19x = 1,642.65 × 711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.19x = 1,168,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,926.47/1,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.14

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