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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.33, 1,643.39 and 942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.33, 1,643.39 and 942.65 is: 1,301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.33 : 1,643.39 = 942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.33/1,643.39 = 942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.33x = 1,643.39 × 942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.33x = 1,549,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,136.87/1,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.43

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