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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.34, 1,641.60 and 797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.34, 1,641.60 and 797.90 is: 1,100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.34 : 1,641.60 = 797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.34/1,641.60 = 797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.34x = 1,641.60 × 797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.34x = 1,309,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,824.43/1,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.38

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