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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.26, 1,642.43 and 666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.26, 1,642.43 and 666.19 is: 919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.26 : 1,642.43 = 666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.26/1,642.43 = 666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.26x = 1,642.43 × 666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.26x = 1,094,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,158.90/1,190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.26

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