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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.30, 1,643.94 and 927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.30, 1,643.94 and 927.88 is: 1,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.30 : 1,643.94 = 927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.30/1,643.94 = 927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.30x = 1,643.94 × 927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.30x = 1,525,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,374.94/1,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.51

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