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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.19, 1,642.46 and 666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.19, 1,642.46 and 666.22 is: 919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.19 : 1,642.46 = 666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.19/1,642.46 = 666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.19x = 1,642.46 × 666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.19x = 1,094,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,239.70/1,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.38

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