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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.32, 1,641.42 and 718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.32, 1,641.42 and 718.12 is: 990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.32 : 1,641.42 = 718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.32/1,641.42 = 718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.32x = 1,641.42 × 718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.32x = 1,178,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,736.53/1,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.27

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