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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.27, 1,642.59 and 659.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.27, 1,642.59 and 659.21 is: 909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.27 : 1,642.59 = 659.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.27/1,642.59 = 659.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.27x = 1,642.59 × 659.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.27x = 1,082,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,803.54/1,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.71

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