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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.31, 1,642.53 and 659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.31, 1,642.53 and 659.19 is: 909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.31 : 1,642.53 = 659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.31/1,642.53 = 659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.31x = 1,642.53 × 659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.31x = 1,082,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,739.35/1,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.63

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