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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.33, 1,641.88 and 747.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.33, 1,641.88 and 747.85 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.33 : 1,641.88 = 747.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.33/1,641.88 = 747.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.33x = 1,641.88 × 747.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.33x = 1,227,879.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,879.96/1,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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