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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.30, 1,641.04 and 976.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.30, 1,641.04 and 976.83 is: 1,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.30 : 1,641.04 = 976.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.30/1,641.04 = 976.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.30x = 1,641.04 × 976.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.30x = 1,603,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,014.66/1,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.74

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