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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.30, 1,642.38 and 666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.30, 1,642.38 and 666.23 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.30 : 1,642.38 = 666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.30/1,642.38 = 666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.30x = 1,642.38 × 666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.30x = 1,094,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,202.83/1,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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