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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.28, 1,784.50 and 671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.28, 1,784.50 and 671.76 is: 1,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.28 : 1,784.50 = 671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.28/1,784.50 = 671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.28x = 1,784.50 × 671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.28x = 1,198,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,755.72/1,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.12

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