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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.22, 1,642.53 and 718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.22, 1,642.53 and 718.11 is: 991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.22 : 1,642.53 = 718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.22/1,642.53 = 718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.22x = 1,642.53 × 718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.22x = 1,179,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,517.22/1,190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.01

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