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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.23, 1,642.17 and 1,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.23, 1,642.17 and 1,143.52 is: 1,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.23 : 1,642.17 = 1,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.23/1,642.17 = 1,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.23x = 1,642.17 × 1,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.23x = 1,877,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,854.24/1,190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.72

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