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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.30, 1,644.15 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.30, 1,644.15 and 909.93 is: 1,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.30 : 1,644.15 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.30/1,644.15 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.30x = 1,644.15 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.30x = 1,496,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,065.87/1,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.89

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